International Desk: At least 15 people have been killed by heavy rains and landslides in the Natuna region of Indonesia, which is located on the coast of the South China Sea. About 50 people are missing. The landslide occurred on Monday (March 6) after heavy rains hit the forested area of the remote Serasan Island.
The country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said the location of the landslide and continued rains have complicated search and rescue efforts.
Abdur Rahman, head of the Natuna Search and Rescue Agency, told the AFP news agency that 15 people have been confirmed dead. 50 people are missing. The weather is changing. The wind is still blowing.
Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, a problem exacerbated in some places by deforestation. Prolonged heavy rains have caused flooding in various parts of the archipelago.
Indonesia’s natural disasters are likely to worsen due to climate change, experts say.
