Deadly Landslide in Indonesia's Java Island Claims Lives and Displaces Hundreds

Torrential rains triggered landslides and flash floods in Central Java, leaving at least 21 dead and rescue efforts ongoing under challenging conditions.

Heavy rains in Central Java caused landslides and flash floods, devastating villages, burying homes, and destroying critical infrastructure, including bridges and roads.
The disaster has resulted in at least 21 confirmed fatalities, with several individuals still missing and over a dozen injured.
Rescue operations, involving 200 personnel, are hampered by continued rainfall, thick mud, fog, and rugged terrain, with heavy machinery deployed to clear access to affected areas.
The worst-hit areas include Kasimpar village and the Petungkriyono resort area, where homes, vehicles, and a café were buried under mudslides.
Experts highlight Indonesia's vulnerability to such disasters due to deforestation, mining, and climate change, which are intensifying the frequency and severity of landslides during the rainy season.