Authorities Worried About Second Landslide and Disease Outbreak After Papua New Guinea Disaster
- Authorities in Papua New Guinea are concerned about the possibility of a second landslide at the disaster site.
- There are fears of a potential disease outbreak adding to the challenges faced in the aftermath of the disaster.
- The authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further casualties.
A landslide happened in Papua New Guinea, causing a lot of damage. The United Nations is worried about another landslide and a disease outbreak. This is because there is water and bodies trapped under the debris. The landslide destroyed Yambali village in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. The U.N. is helping 1,600 displaced people in Enga province. They think 670 villagers died, but the government believes over 2,000 people were buried. The movement of the land and debris is dangerous. It could affect around 6,000 people. Villagers lost their clean water source and farmers lost their gardens. If the debris keeps moving, it could destroy more communities down the mountain. An Australian team is coming to help with drones and assessments. They will check the landslip and find where bodies are. The area is hard to reach, making the rescue efforts challenging. Papua New Guinea's military is bringing earth-moving equipment to help. The highway from Yambali to Lae has been cleared. An excavator was donated to help find bodies. The situation is serious, and many people need assistance.