Heavy rains triggered devastating landslides in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province this week, claiming four lives and leaving a trail of destruction in Samarinda City. 🌧️ Rescue teams recovered two bodies on Monday, while two others remain trapped under debris as emergency crews race against time.
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Sugeng Priyanto, head of the East Kalimantan Disaster Management Agency, confirmed the fatalities, adding that search operations are ongoing. Landslides engulfed residential areas, highlighting the growing risks of extreme weather in the region. While the immediate cause is heavy rainfall, climate experts warn such events could become more frequent as global temperatures rise.
Samarinda, a bustling urban center on Borneo island, has faced recurring floods and landslides in recent years. This latest tragedy underscores the urgent need for disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities. 💔
