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Papua New Guinea Landslide on June 1 Kills Over 160, Site to Become Mass Burial

Jun 5, 2024, 08:45 PM

A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea on June 1 has resulted in the deaths of over 160 people, with initial fears that up to 2,000 might have been buried. The landslide, which occurred in the highlands, flattened a village and prompted immediate rescue efforts by villagers. Survivors reported noticing warning signs hours before the disaster struck. The United Nations has indicated that the site will be turned into a mass burial site after the search for survivors ends on Thursday, June 5. Two weeks after the incident, search and rescue operations are winding down on June 6, with indications that the disaster was less devastating than initially feared.