A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea has left hundreds of people feared dead, as rescuers struggle to reach remote villages buried under tons of mud and debris. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, occurred in the mountainous region of Hela province, in the southern part of the country.
According to local officials, the landslide struck in the early hours of the morning, sweeping away homes and trapping residents underneath the rubble. As rescue efforts are underway, the death toll is expected to rise significantly.
The rugged terrain and lack of infrastructure in the area have hampered rescue efforts, making it difficult for emergency services to access the affected villages. Helicopters have been deployed to airlift survivors to safety, but the scale of the disaster is overwhelming.
Papua New Guinea is no stranger to natural disasters, with landslides and flash floods occurring frequently during the rainy season. However, the severity of this landslide has shocked many, leaving communities devastated and in desperate need of assistance.
The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected region, mobilizing resources to provide aid to those affected by the disaster. International organizations and neighboring countries have also offered their support, sending humanitarian aid and rescue teams to assist in the search and rescue efforts.
As the rescue operation continues, the focus is on locating survivors and providing them with the necessary medical care and support. The full extent of the damage caused by the landslide is still unknown, but it is clear that the impact on the affected communities will be long-lasting.
The people of Papua New Guinea are resilient, but they will need all the help they can get to recover from this tragedy. As the world watches in horror at the devastation caused by the landslide, it is a stark reminder of the fragility of life in the face of nature’s fury.