Landslide caused devastation in Papua New Guinea, more than 100 people died; Fear of increasing death toll
The landslide occurred at 3 a.m. today in a village about 600 kilometers away from Port Moresby, the capital of the South Pacific island nation. Based on information received from the Australian Broadcasting Corp, more than 100 people have died. However, officials have not yet confirmed this figure. Efforts are being made to find the bodies trapped in the landslide.
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From Australia's Papua New Guinea, an incredible case has surfaced. An estimated 600 kilometers from Port Moresby, the capital of the South Pacific island nation, the landslip happened at three in the morning today, according to reports. Kaokalam is the village's alleged name. There have been over 100 deaths, according to data from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Many of the locals claim that there may have been over 100 fatalities. But this number hasn't been verified by officials yet. Social media users are sharing a video of locals excavating the dead bodies from the site, and it has gone viral.
On this accident, the President of the Porgera Women in Business Association, Elizabeth Laruma said that many houses collapsed due to the landslide. According to Laruma, there are many trees and plants at the landslide site which have been destroyed in the landslide. Due to this, it is becoming difficult to find dead bodies there quickly.
Additionally, the landslide has also blocked access to the town of Porgera, where a large gold mine is located, according to reports. Meanwhile, President Elizabeth LaRuma called on the PNG government and NGOs to provide immediate assistance to the area. Has announced to do.
Ninga Roll, who is a resident of Kaokalam, has told sad news about his family. He told that 4 people in his family had died in this landslide. Currently studying in a university in Madang.
