Three bodies were found in the aftermath of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, with the death toll expected to rise. Over 300 people were buried in the landslide, impacting multiple villages. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the mountainous area, with many still missing. The terrain remains unstable, posing a risk for more homes if the landslide continues.
More than 300 people and over 1,100 houses were buried by a massive landslide that hit Kaokalam village in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea.
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A massive landslide in northern Papua New Guinea buried more than 50 homes in Kaokalam village, resulting in nearly 300 deaths, including the brother and cousin of a villager named Ninga Role. The Australian Broadcasting Corp and local media reported over 100 casualties. Prime Minister James Marape stated that disaster officials and the PNG Defence Force were being sent to assist with relief efforts and reconstruction. The landslide hit a section of highway near the Porgera gold mine, operated by Barrick Gold, but the impact on the mine’s operations was still being assessed.