The landslide occurred around 3 a.m. Friday in Enga, roughly 600 kilometers (370 miles) northwest of Port Moresby, the Australian Broadcasting Corp reported.
The death toll from a huge landslide in Papua New Guinea could be far higher than first expected as more than 670 people remain buried below up to 8 meters of soil, the United Nations said.
Aid workers from the UN, NGOs and government agencies are on site in the Pacific nation north of Australia, but conditions remain dangerous as the land is still sliding, with water running down the mountain and boulders falling, according to Aktoprak. The death toll had previously been estimated at more than 100. The landslide occurred around 3 a.m. Friday in Enga, roughly 600 kilometers northwest of Port Moresby, the Australian Broadcasting Corp reported.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
KFC’s Marion Island ‘escape’ messages trigger R50,000 donation to sea rescue heroesA media campaign about the lengths to which people will go for KFC unexpectedly sparked calls to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) – and a R50,000 boost for the organisation’s funds.
Read more »
Kaizer Chiefs new era: New coach, captain and new-look teamKaizer Chiefs will have a new-look team with several exits and marquee top talent accompanying a new coach ahead of next season.
Read more »
Kaizer Chiefs new era: New coach, captain and new-look teamKaizer Chiefs will have a new-look team with several exits and marquee top talent accompanying a new coach ahead of next season.
Read more »
'More than 100 houses got buried': Massive landslide hits six villages in Papua New Guinea'More than 100 houses got buried': Massive landslide hits six villages in Papua New Guinea
Read more »
More than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UNMore than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UN
Read more »
More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide.
Read more »