Deadly Landslide in Northern Papua New Guinea Claims 100 Lives

A massive landslide struck the remote village of Kaokalam in Enga province, Papua New Guinea, killing about 100 people. Rescue operations are underway as bodies are being recovered. Details on the incident remain limited and unverified by Reuters.

A landslide in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea killed about 100 people, the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) said on Friday.

Bodies are being recovered after the landslide hit the village of Kaokalam in the province of Enga at about 3 a.m. on Thursday, the broadcaster added.

Reuters could not independently verify the death toll. No further details were immediately available.

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