A devastating landslide triggered by torrential rains has struck West Java, Indonesia, resulting in a rising death toll and leaving over 80 people unaccounted for, including Indonesian marines.
Rescuers are battling difficult conditions as they search through mud and debris to find survivors, with reports of at least 34 houses buried in the disaster.
The current death toll has been reported variably, ranging from 8 to 25, highlighting the chaos and confusion in the aftermath of the event.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated to temporary shelters as heavy rains continue to threaten the region, complicating rescue efforts.
The National Disaster Management Agency and various rescue teams are urgently working to locate missing individuals, while community members remain anxious about the fate of their loved ones.
This disaster underscores the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and response strategies in Indonesia, a region prone to such natural calamities.
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