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Landslide in Indonesia kills 15; dozens missing

by Dubaiforum

JAKARTA, 6th March, 2023 (WAM) — A landslide caused by torrential rain killed at least 15 people and left dozens of others missing on an island in Indonesia’s remote Natuna regency on Monday, disaster officials said, AP reported.

Tons of mud fell from surrounding hills onto houses in Serasan village in Natuna. Rescuers recovered at least 11 bodies and authorities fear that the death toll will rise, a National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson said.

Khoder Nashar

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