A devastating landslide has buried over 2000 people in Papua New Guinea, according to authorities.
A tragic event took place in a remote part of an island nation in Oceania on a Friday morning. The United Nations estimates that 670 people have lost their lives so far. Approximately 150 houses have been covered with soil, according to Serhan Aktoprak from the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) office in Port Moresby, relayed to AFP. It's a race against time to find those still missing.
Due to delayed transport because of skirmishes between two tribes along the only accessible route not obstructed by the landslide, heavy machinery and excavators were expected to reach the disaster site in Enga province on Sunday evening.
The island nation of Papua New Guinea is frequently hit by heavy rains. Even this year, there have already been heavy showers and floods. In March, a landslide in a neighboring province resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people.
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- The devastating landslide in 2000 in Papua New Guinea, as reported by authorities, claimed the lives of over 2000 people, making it one of the country's worst disasters.
- The UN and local authorities in Port Moresby are actively seeking ways to assist the affected people and communities, as the aftermath of the landslide continues to reveal more devastation.
- In the wake of this tragic event, more attention is being paid to the potential hazards of landslides in Papua New Guinea, a country in Oceania known for its severe weather conditions.
- According to AFP, Papua New Guinea authorities and international organizations are working tirelessly to dig out the victims trapped under the soil, with estimates suggesting that hundreds are still missing following the landslide.
- In light of these recent landslides and heavy rainfalls, authorities in Papua New Guinea are urging the international community to provide more resources and support to help prevent further disasters and mitigate their impacts.
Source: www.stern.de
