Landslide in Indonesia's West Java leaves one dead, nine missing
A landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on March 24, killing a woman while nine others including children went missing, the local authority announced on March 25.
Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, with the problem aggravated by deforestation. (Photo: AP)
Jakarta (VNA) – A landslide struck avillage in the Indonesian province of West Java on March 24, killing a womanwhile nine others including children went missing, the local authorityannounced on March 25.
The disaster took place in Cibenda village inWest Bandung regency after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area forabout two hours.
Acting Regent of West Bandung Arsan Latif saidthat nine villagers were feared to have been buried alive. On early March 25morning, rescuers found a woman killed in the landslide.
Latif said that about 400 villagers had to fleeto temporary shelters as dozens of houses were destroyed.
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Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, with the problem aggravated by deforestation. (Photo: AP) 
