72 people are reportedly still missing following the landslide that took place in West Bandung, West Java.
More bodies, including individual body parts, have been pulled out from the rubble. The latest numbers show that more than two dozen people have been killed.
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72 People Are Still Missing in West Java Landslide
According to the Jakarta Globe, around 34 houses in Pasir Langu village were buried by the landslide. Ade Dian Permana, the head of the local search and rescue office, provided details about the aftermath.
"Some homes are buried up to the roof level," he said.
25 bodies have been recovered from the scene, per the Jakarta Globe. 230 residents have also been evacuated to government shelters.
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VP Visits Landslide Area
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has visited the scene of the landslide to monitor the efforts being made on the ground and to issue directives, according to a report by ANTARA News.
The Vice President assured that the government is doing its best to address all the concerns and needs of those affected by the landslide.
"I am sorry for the disaster, but rest assured that the government has deployed response teams," he said to the residents. "Let us pray that they can effectively address this emergency."
The Vice President also noted that special attention must be given to vulnerable groups, such as children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
"It is equally important to care for the sick," he siad. "Make sure aid is distributed accurately."
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