Tragedy in West Java: Rising Toll of Landslides

The death toll from recent landslides in Indonesia's West Java has risen to 34 according to the disaster mitigation agency, up from an earlier count of 20. The agency reported that 32 individuals remain missing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jakarta | Updated: 28-01-2026 07:37 IST | Created: 28-01-2026 07:37 IST
Tragedy in West Java: Rising Toll of Landslides
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The death toll from devastating landslides in West Java, Indonesia, has soared to 34, according to the country's disaster mitigation agency on Wednesday, surpassing the previous count of 20.

Abdul Muhari, a spokesperson for the agency, disclosed that 32 people still remain unaccounted for as rescue operations continue.

The region has been grappling with the aftermath of these landslides, prompting concerns over safety and emergency preparedness in the affected areas.

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