Over 4,000 Affected as Disaster Strikes Remote Village
A devastating landslide in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) has impacted over 4,000 people, flattening villages and leaving hundreds feared dead. Humanitarian group CARE Australia confirmed the disaster hit Kaokalam village in Enga Province early Friday, burying homes and displacing residents already fleeing nearby conflicts. 🌪️
Rescue Efforts Face Major Challenges
Debris up to 8 meters deep covers 200 square kilometers, blocking roads and forcing helicopters to lead rescue missions. Four bodies have been recovered so far, but the death toll is expected to rise. 📉 \"More homes could be at risk if the landslide continues,\" warned a CARE spokesperson.
Conflict and Climate Compound Crisis
This tragedy follows February's tribal violence in Enga that killed 26, prompting Prime Minister James Marape to deploy military support. Social media footage shows villagers climbing through rubble and weeping as they search for survivors. 💔 Disaster teams and PNG’s Defence Force are now mobilizing relief efforts.
