Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 17
A big landslide happened in a village in Indonesia called Pasir Langu.
It was caused by very heavy rain.
The landslide buried more than 30 houses and 17 people have died.
Many more people are still missing.
The rain is expected to continue for another week, which might make the situation worse.
The rescue teams are using drones and big machines to help find people.
This happened not long after a big flood and landslide in another part of Indonesia, which killed many people and destroyed homes.
Nineteen members of Indonesia's elite marine force are among 80 people missing in deep mud after they were swept away or buried.
The death toll from a landslide in West Java, Indonesia, has risen to 17, with 73 people still missing.
The landslide was triggered by heavy rains and buried more than 30 houses in Pasir Langu village.
Rescue efforts are being hindered by a smaller landslide and bad weather, requiring the use of drones and heavy equipment.
Flash floods have also hit several parts of Indonesia, including West Java and Jakarta, forcing residents to evacuate.
This landslide occurred two months after cyclone-induced floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra killed 1,200 people and displaced over a million residents.
- Who
- Residents of Pasir Langu village, West Java, Indonesia, including 23 navy officers
- What
- Landslide triggered by heavy rains
- When
- Early Saturday, with ongoing search and rescue operations
- Where
- Pasir Langu village, West Java, Indonesia, about 100 km southeast of Jakarta
- Why
- Heavy rains caused the landslide, with more rain expected in the region for another week
Rescue Efforts
Weather Conditions
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Rescuers are using drones, heavy equipment, and 2,100 personnel to search for survivors.
Weather Conditions
Bad weather and a smaller landslide are hindering rescue efforts, preventing heavy equipment from reaching the disaster zone.
- Location
- Pasir Langu village, West Java, Indonesia
- Cause
- Heavy rains
- Death Toll
- 17
- Missing
- 73
- Houses Buried
- More than 30
- Distance from Jakarta
- 100 km (60 miles)
- Rescue Personnel
- 2,100
- Navy Officers Trapped
- 23
