At least 19 people have been confirmed dead and two are missing following a landslide in central Indonesia’s Tana Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck two villages, South Makale and Makale. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities attributing the landslides to erosion caused by continuous heavy rain in the region. Indonesia faces recurring landslide threats during the rainy season, exacerbated by deforestation. Recent incidents, including last month’s floods and landslides in Sumatra, highlight the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters.
Deadly Landslide Hits Central Indonesia, Leaving 19 Dead and 2 Missing
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