Massive landslide devastates remote village in Papua New Guinea

Country’s disaster agency estimates that 2,000 people were buried in a landslide last week. The true extent of the catastrophe is still unclear. Satellite images show how big the landslide was. Rescue and recovery efforts are happening in a remote part of Papua New Guinea. A village in the north got buried by a landslide on Friday. The relief efforts are hard because the area has unstable ground, is far away, and the roads are damaged. Heavy equipment needed for rescue hasn't reached the area yet. The satellite images reveal the huge landslide in Papua New Guinea. The debris covers buildings and blocks roads, making it difficult for rescue teams. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, led by the Papua New Guinea defense force. The area is very hard to reach, making it tough for everyone involved. Australia is sending experts and $2.5 million in aid to help. The situation is very serious, and the full extent of the disaster is still unknown. The head of the International Organization for Migration in PNG says the conditions on the ground are making rescue and aid efforts difficult. Local residents are worried about the economic impact of the disaster. The destruction of infrastructure like roads could make things worse. Many people have been affected by the disaster. If survivors move to cities, it could create more problems. PNG’s defense minister says the government is focused on rebuilding communities and getting ready for disasters. The main goal now is to keep helping with relief and recovery efforts. Drone footage shows how much damage the landslide caused in Papua New Guinea. More than 670 people have died, according to a UN agency. Rescue teams are working hard to find and recover bodies buried in the mud.