Landslide in Yambali Village, Papua New Guinea
A landslide in Yambali village, Papua New Guinea has left 670 villagers dead and more than 2,000 buried. Authorities fear a second landslide and a disease outbreak due to trapped water streams and decaying corpses. The United Nations and Australia are providing assistance in the form of shelter, geotechnical experts, heavy earth-moving equipment, and drones for mapping the site.
Key Points
- 670 villagers dead and over 2,000 buried in Yambali village landslide
- Concerns about a second landslide and disease outbreak due to trapped water streams and decaying corpses
- International assistance from the United Nations and Australia in providing shelter, geotechnical experts, heavy equipment, and drones for mapping
Cons
- High death toll of 670 villagers
- Potential for disease outbreak due to decaying corpses and trapped water streams
- Risk of a second landslide affecting more villages