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Indonesia: Death Toll from Java Landslides Rises to 34

Published January 28, 2026, 06:16
Indonesia: Death Toll from Java Landslides Rises to 34

The death toll from landslides that struck villages near Bandung, Java, has risen to 34, with dozens of people still missing. The landslides were triggered by torrential rains that buried homes in two mountainous villages. Authorities fear the number of missing is higher than the reported 32. More than 50 homes were completely destroyed or damaged, and over 650 people were evacuated. Rescue efforts are hampered by unstable ground and ongoing rainfall. Local authorities blame extensive plantations for the disaster and are considering relocating residents. Indonesia frequently experiences landslides during the rainy season.