Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Landslide in Papua New Guinea Highlands Kills at Least 21
A huge pile of dirt and rocks suddenly fell down a mountain in Papua New Guinea.
This happened very early in the morning while everyone was sleeping in their homes.
The landslide was so big that it buried houses and unfortunately, at least 21 people lost their lives.
Some people who live nearby said maybe as many as 30 people died.
This area has experienced similar tragedies before, with another large landslide happening last year.
A landslide occurred early Friday morning in the village of Kukas, Enga province, Papua New Guinea.
The landslide happened around 2 AM, flattening houses while residents were asleep.
Police report at least 21 people have died, while locals suggest the toll could be up to 30.
Eighteen bodies have reportedly been recovered.
This region experienced a major landslide in May of the previous year.
- Who
- At least 21 people, primarily villagers in Kukas
- What
- A landslide that flattened houses as people slept
- When
- Early Friday morning (October 31), around 2 AM
- Where
- Kukas village, Enga province, Papua New Guinea
- Why
- A landslide occurred
- Location
- Kukas village, Enga province, Papua New Guinea
- Date of Incident
- Early Friday morning (October 31)
- Time of Incident
- Around 2 AM
- Reported Deaths (Police)
- At least 21
- Reported Deaths (Locals)
- Up to 30