At least seven people have been confirmed dead while more than 80 others are missing after a devastating landslide hit a village in West Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, in the early hours of Saturday.
The landslide, triggered by heavy overnight rainfall, occurred around 2:30 a.m., sweeping through residential areas and destroying several homes, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).
BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari said rescue teams are actively searching for survivors. As of 10:30 a.m., dozens of residents had been found alive, while 83 people remained unaccounted for.
Indonesia frequently experiences floods and landslides during its rainy season (October–March).
Experts have warned that deforestation and environmental degradation continue to worsen the impact of extreme weather across the country.
The tragedy comes weeks after torrential rains caused flash floods on Siau Island, killing at least 16 people, and follows earlier disasters that displaced hundreds of thousands across Sumatra.
Authorities have since revoked multiple permits from forestry, mining, and hydroelectric companies as part of efforts to curb environmental damage.
