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Breaking: Tragedy Strikes Papua New Guinea with Thousands Feared Missing After Landslide

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Heartbreaking news from Papua New Guinea as more than 2000 people feared buried alive in devastating landslide.

In a tragic turn of events, Papua New Guinea is reeling from a catastrophic landslide that has left over 2000 individuals missing. The disaster struck the Yambali village in the country's northern region, catching most residents unaware as they slept. Rescue efforts have been challenging due to blocked highways and unstable ground, posing grave dangers to those trying to reach survivors. The situation remains dire as authorities struggle to determine the exact toll of the natural calamity.

Amid the devastation, a glimmer of hope emerged when a couple miraculously survived the Papua New Guinea landslide. Despite the overwhelming tonnage of rubble covering the area, the pair was found alive, offering a ray of hope in the midst of the tragedy. The resilience and survival instinct displayed by these individuals serve as a beacon of hope in the face of adversity.

As the rescue operations continue, the government estimates that more than 2000 people could be buried under the debris. The United Nations has been briefed on the alarming situation, highlighting the urgent need for international support and aid. The heartbreaking disaster underscores the fragility of life and the urgent need for solidarity in times of crisis.

The Papua New Guinea landslide has not only devastated the local community but also raised concerns about ongoing dangers posed by environmental instability. The region's vulnerability to natural disasters underscores the importance of proactive measures to mitigate future risks and ensure the safety of residents. As the nation grapples with this tragedy, the resilience and unity of its people shine through, exemplifying the strength in adversity and the power of collective action.

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Papua New Guinea: Thousands feared missing after landslide (BBC News)

More than 2000 people are feared to be buried alive, though the exact toll has been hard to establish.

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'A miracle': Couple survives Papua New Guinea landslide that ... (Aljazeera.com)

Two found alive as overnight rains raise fears tonnes of rubble covering the area could become dangerously unstable.

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Over 2000 could be buried in Papua New Guinea landslide, says ... (Business Standard)

The landslide crashed through Yambali village in the country's north at around 3 a.m. on Friday while most of the community slept.

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More than 2000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide ... (CBS News)

A once-bustling village in Enga province was almost wiped out when a piece of Mount Mungalo collapsed early Friday morning, burying homes and the people ...

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Papua New Guinea Landslide Has Buried 2000 People, Officials Say (The New York Times)

Just getting to survivors has proved to be an enormous challenge, with a blocked highway and unstable ground “posing ongoing danger” to rescue workers.

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Papua New Guinea says Friday's landslide buried more than 2000 ... (ABC News)

A Papua New Guinea government official has told the United Nations more than 2000 people are believed to have been buried alive by a landslide Friday.

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Thousands buried in Papua New Guinea landslides, government ... (Firstpost)

Heavy rain fell for two hours overnight in the provincial capital of Wabag, 60 kilometers (35 miles) from the devastated village.

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As many as 2000 people feared buried under Papua New Guinea ... (CNN)

As many as 2000 people are feared to have been buried by last week's massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, according to the country's National Disaster ...

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Papua New Guinea landslide buries over 2000, official estimates to ... (The Washington Post)

We have not yet been able to verify an estimate of missing, injured and dead people,” a U.N. official said of the landslide that hit Enga province.

Papua New Guinea tells the U.N. that a landslide buried more than ... (NPR)

The government figure is roughly triple the U.N. estimate of victims killed in the South Pacific island nation's interior. Estimates of the casualties have ...

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"Deeply Saddened ": S Jaishankar As 2000 Killed In Papua New ... (NDTV)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday expressed grief on the loss of lives in Papua New Guinea following the recent landslide in which around ...

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Papua New Guinea says over 2000 people buried in landslide (Moneycontrol.com)

The once-bustling hillside village in the Enga province was almost wiped out when a chunk of Mount Mungalo collapsed in the early hours of May 24, ...

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Couple Cheats Death In Papua New Guinea Landslide That Killed ... (NDTV)

While the government estimates over 2000 people may be buried under the debris, only six bodies have been recovered.

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Formally asking for help, Papua New Guinea says Friday's landslide ... (PBS NewsHour)

The death toll of 670 was based on calculations by Yambali village and Enga provincial officials that more than 150 homes had been buried by the landslide. The ...

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Papua New Guinea says landslide buried over 2000 people ... (Hindustan Times)

Estimates of casualties have varied widely since the disaster occurred, and it was not immediately clear how officials arrived at the number of people ...

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7900 People Evacuated Under New Landslide Threat: Papua New ... (NDTV)

Papua New Guinea moved to evacuate an estimated 7900 people from remote villages near the site of a deadly landslide on Tuesday, as authorities warned of ...

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Live news: Papua New Guinea landslide kills 670 and displaces ... (Financial Times)

Papua New Guinea and international relief workers are struggling to rescue victims of a landslide in the South Pacific nation's remote interior.

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Papua New Guinea: satellite images reveal scale of landslide as ... (The Guardian)

Rescue efforts are 'very challenging', Australian minister says, as aid agencies work to send supplies to remote part of Enga province.

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Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of ... (Deccan Herald)

Relief teams in the Pacific nation have been trickling into the difficult-to-access northern Enga region since Friday though officials said the odds of finding ...

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2000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, challenges for ... (Business Standard)

The Papua New Guinea government said more than 2000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide in the South Pacific island nation, ...

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'Our heartfelt condolences to affected families...': PM Modi offers ... (Times of India)

India News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslide in Papua New Guinea, which buried over 2000 people and caused ...

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Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of ... (The Hindu)

Thousands evacuated from active landslide in Papua New Guinea, with slim odds of finding survivors in unstable area.

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Fears of second landslide, disease outbreak loom in Papua New ... (Business Standard)

Authorities fear a second landslide and a disease outbreak are looming at the scene of Papua New Guinea's mass-casualty disaster because of water streams ...

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Papua New Guinea evacuating landslide villages as hopes for ... (Aljazeera.com)

Rocks are still falling as search continues in Enga province for an estimated 2000 people buried by a mountain.

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'India ready to offer all possible support': PM Modi on 'devastating ... (Livemint)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for lives lost in devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, offering support and assistance.

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Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of ... (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Thousands evacuated from active landslide in Papua New Guinea, with slim odds of finding survivors, as relief efforts continue.

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India ready to offer all possible support: PM Modi on landslide ... (The Hindu)

PM Modi offers condolences and support after devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, over 2000 feared buried alive.

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UN agency says survivors 'unlikely' from Papua New Guinea landslide (Times of India)

Rest of World News: A deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea has led to the burial of around 2000 individuals in a highland village, with ongoing evacuation ...

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India announces $1 million assistance to Papua New Guinea amid ... (Livemint)

India has offered $1 million in immediate relief assistance to support recovery efforts after over 2000 people were buried alive in a landslide in Papua New ...

Papua New Guinea news: India to give relief assistance worth $ 1 ... (The Economic Times)

The Ministry of External Affairs announced immediate relief assistance of $1 million to Papua New Guinea following a devastating landslide that buried over ...

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PM Modi offers aid to Papua New Guinea as landslide buries 2000 ... (Hindustan Times)

Papua New Guinea landslide: India extended an immediate relief assistance of USD 1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts ...

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India announces assistance of $1 mn for Papua New Guinea after ... (Hindustan Times)

India expressed solidarity by announcing relief assistance to the island country which was hit by a massive landslide last week | Latest News India.

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India's Pacific outreach: Offers immediate US$1 mn assistance to ... (Financial Express)

India is committed to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and continues to be a responsible and steadfast responder.

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Papua New Guinea disaster: U.N. warns of second landslide ... (The Hindu)

UN warns of looming landslide and disease outbreak in Papua New Guinea after mass-casualty disaster, with 670 dead and 2000 buried.

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India announces $1 million for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea (Deccan Herald)

New Delhi: India on Tuesday announced an immediate financial aid of $1 million to provide relief and assistance to people hit by a massive landslide in ...

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Satellite imagery shows scale of devastation after Papua New ... (CNN)

Images from the air and the ground have revealed the huge breadth of the devastating landslide that has left as many as 2000 people buried under rubble in ...

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Papua New Guinea orders evacuations after landslide, thousands ... (Reuters)

Papua New Guinea ordered thousands of residents to evacuate from the path of a still-active landslide on Tuesday after parts of a mountain collapsed burying ...

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Recovery Efforts Continue after Papua New Guinea Landslide, over ... (International Organization for Migration)

Geneva/ Port Moresby, 28 May – After the devastating landslide that struck Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, on 24 May, the International Organization for ...

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India Announces $1 Million Relief Assistance For Landslide-Hit ... (NDTV)

The landslide in Enga Province buried hundreds of people and caused major destruction and loss of life.

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Locals search rubble after Papua New Guinea landslide (BBC News)

Around 2000 people in Papua New Guinea are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared.

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Papua New Guinea Bridge Collapses On Landslide Aid Route, Cuts ... (NDTV)

A bridge has collapsed on the main route for getting aid and equipment to the site of a Papua New Guinea landslide that buried at least 2000 people, ...

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UNICEF scaling up Papua New Guinea landslide response (UNICEF)

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, 28 May 2024 – UNICEF is intensifying its emergency response in the wake of last Friday's catastrophic landslide in Enga ...

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India announces financial aid of $1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New ... (Business Standard)

India on Tuesday announced an immediate financial aid of USD 1 million to provide relief and assistance to people hit by a massive landslide in Papua New ...

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India offers $1 million aid to disaster-hit Papua New Guinea (The Hindu)

The Government of India has granted $1 million as immediate assistance for Papua New Guinea, which has been hit by a devastating flood and landslip that has ...

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How to Help Papua New Guinea's Landslide Relief Efforts, With ... (TIME)

Thousands of villagers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) may be evacuated over fears that a second landslide could take place following Friday's deadly disaster in ...

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UN supports Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide (UN News)

The United Nations continues to assist authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with search and rescue efforts four days after the massive landslide in Enga ...

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Papua New Guinea leader Marape says extraordinary weather ... (Reuters)

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Wednesday blamed "extraordinary rainfall" and changes to weather patterns for multiple disasters in the ...

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Papua New Guinea PM blames extraordinary rainfall for deadly ... (The Guardian)

James Marape says the estimated death toll is more than 2000 people, as rescue efforts in Enga province continue.

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Authorities in Papua New Guinea search for safer ground for ... (The Associated Press)

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are searching for safer ground to relocate thousands of survivors at risk from a potential second landslide in the country's ...

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