"Papua New Guinea Landslide: No Survivors Expected, 2,000 Feared Buried"
TL;DR
Rescue teams in Papua New Guinea do not expect to find survivors under the rubble of a massive landslide in Enga province, with the death toll potentially ranging from hundreds to thousands. The challenging terrain, damaged infrastructure, and tribal unrest have delayed aid and heavy equipment. The landslide has also contaminated water sources, posing significant health risks and displacing around 1,650 people.
Topics:worlddisaster#death-toll#disaster#landslide#papua-new-guinea#rescue-operation#water-contamination
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