1 432 natural disasters claimed 493 lives so far this year in Indonesia

1 432 natural disasters claimed 493 lives so far this year in Indonesia

At least 493 people lost their lives while 68 remain missing in 1 432 natural disasters in Indonesia between January 1, 2021, and June 17, 2021, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). 5.2 million people have been affected, many of whom were…

Landslides leave 5 dead, 8 missing in Batang Toru, Indonesia

Landslides leave 5 dead, 8 missing in Batang Toru, Indonesia

Several landslides hit the Batang Toru hydropower plant area in Marancar, the South Tapanuli District of North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Five fatalities have been reported, while eight others are still missing as of Monday, May 3, 2021….

At least 12 killed, 18 injured as two large landslides hit Java, Indonesia

At least 12 killed, 18 injured as two large landslides hit Java, Indonesia

At least 12 people have been killed and 18 others injured after two landslides caused by heavy rain hit West Java Province, Indonesia on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The death toll is preliminary as of Sunday morning, January 10. The landslides took place in West…