Landslide in Papua New Guinea: Over 100 Feared Dead

A landslide struck Kaokalam village in Enga province, 600 kilometers northwest of Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby. Local sources estimate that over 100 people may have died, though official figures are not yet available. Search and rescue teams have been dispatched, with locals working to free those trapped in their homes. Road closures are complicating aid efforts. Prime Minister James Marape extended condolences and assured that disaster officials and defense forces are being sent to assist with relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.