"2,000 Feared Buried in Papua New Guinea Landslide, Rescue Efforts Continue"

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Authorities in Papua New Guinea fear a second landslide and a potential disease outbreak at the site of a recent disaster that buried a village under debris, killing an estimated 670 to over 2,000 people. Thousands are being prepared for evacuation as the unstable debris poses further risks. International aid, including teams from the UN and Australia, is arriving to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. The situation is exacerbated by decaying bodies and disrupted clean water sources, raising health concerns.
Topics:world#disease-outbreak#evacuation#international-aid#landslide#natural-disaster#papua-new-guinea
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