Indonesia (Updated) – Deadly Landslide in Central Java

Update 20 November 2020:

Flooding has worsened in Cilacap Regency of Central Java Province. Flooding began around 14 November, affecting 505 people and damaging 131 homes. Around 65 people were displaced. As of 19 November, disaster authorities report 46 villages across the regency affected, with 3,811 people from 1,323 families displaced. Two people died in flooding in Gandrungmangu district.

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Original report, 18 November 2020:

At least 5 people have died after heavy rain caused landslides in Central Java Province of Indonesia.

Landslide in Sumpiuh District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java Province Indonesia, 17 November 2020. Photo: BNPB

According to the country’s disaster management agency BNPB, the landslides occurred on 17 November in 2 villages in Sumpiuh District, Banyumas Regency.

BNPB said the disaster occurred in the early hours of the morning and was triggered by high intensity rain falling on the steep slopes surrounding the villages Bogangin and Banjarpanepen. Four houses were severely damaged, burying the victims. BNPB say 4 people were rescued safely.

A few days earlier heavy rain triggered flooding in neighbouring Cilacap Regency of Central Java Province, affecting 505 people and damaging 131 homes. Around 65 people were displaced.

Also on the island of Java, heavy rain and floods affected Garut Regency in West Java province on 14 November. A total of 435 people were affected and 25 displaced.