The number of victims of landslides in Indonesia reached 17 people
reported Mehr News Agency quoted by Anatolia News Agency, Indonesia Search and Rescue Office announced: following heavy rain and landslide near a mine Gold in Sulawesi island of this country, 17 people died so far.
In the statement issued by the Indonesian Search and Rescue office, it is stated in this regard: 23 rescuers, including 18 The injured person was pulled out alive from under the rubble and 17 bodies were taken out. Also, 45 other people are still missing.
While the search and rescue continues, there is a possibility that the death toll will increase.
It should be said that as a result of heavy rain on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, a landslide occurred yesterday and dozens of people were buried in an illegal gold mine in the Bon Bolango area.
The Regional Disaster Management Agency earlier reported that 288 houses in 5 sub-districts were affected, mostly inundated with mud and debris. At least 1029 residents have been affected by this disaster.
