Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 34
A big landslide happened in a village in Indonesia called Pasir Langu.
It was caused by very heavy rain.
Many people are missing, and some have died.
The rescuers are trying to find the missing people, but the rain is making it hard.
They have moved almost 700 people from the village to safer places.
The government is helping with the rescue and has sent many people and machines to help.
A boy named Rifal is looking for his missing brother, father, and mother.
His father and mother were found dead, but his brother is still missing.
A landslide in Pasir Langu village, West Java, Indonesia, has killed 34 people and left 32 missing.
Heavy rains triggered the landslide, and ongoing rain is hampering rescue efforts.
At least 800 rescuers, including military and police personnel, are searching for the missing people.
Nearly 700 residents have been evacuated to local government buildings.
The death toll includes 23 soldiers who were conducting border patrol training.
- Who
- Residents of Pasir Langu village, including 23 soldiers conducting border patrol training, and rescuers including military and police personnel
- What
- A landslide triggered by heavy rains
- When
- Early Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Where
- Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region, West Java, Indonesia
- Why
- Heavy rains starting a day before the landslide
Rescue Efforts
Weather Conditions
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Rescuers are actively searching for missing people using excavators and other equipment.
Weather Conditions
Heavy rain is hampering rescue efforts, making it difficult to continue the search.
- Location
- Pasir Langu village, Bandung Barat region, West Java, Indonesia
- Date of Landslide
- Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Death Toll
- 34
- Missing People
- 32
- Survivors
- 23
- Rescuers Deployed
- 800 (including military and police personnel)
- Evacuated Residents
- Nearly 700
- Distance from Jakarta
- 100 km (60 miles) southeast
