In Central Java, Indonesia, heavy rain has triggered a devastating landslide in Pekalongan, resulting in 19 confirmed deaths and leaving many others missing. The landslide blocked a major road connecting Pekalongan with the Dieng plateau, isolating the area. Rescuers faced significant challenges, including inaccessibility and ongoing adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain and fog. A search and rescue operation with about 200 personnel was mounted, utilizing heavy machinery to clear debris. The local government has declared an emergency in the district as risks of further landslides loom with continued rainfall in the forecast.
Heavy rains on Tuesday resulted in a landslide near Pekalongan, Central Java, tragically claiming at least 19 lives and blocking a vital road.
Rescue operations are ongoing amid challenging conditions, with heavy machinery deployed to clear mudslides and over 200 personnel involved in the effort.
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