Papua New Guinea Landslide Death Toll Exceeds 670, UN and IOM Report

May 26, 2024, 09:49 AM

The death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has risen to over 670, according to estimates from the United Nations and local officials. The landslide struck the northern region of the country on Friday, causing widespread devastation. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been actively involved in assessing the impact, with emergency responders and aid workers searching for survivors amid dangerous conditions. The affected area includes Yambali village in Enga province, where the situation remains dire as hopes for finding survivors diminish. The UN fears that many more could be buried under the soil, and traumatized relatives have given up hope of finding any survivors.