India Announces One Million Dollar Relief Assistance For Landslide-Hit Papua New Guinea

India has announced an immediate relief assistance of one million US dollar to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts to Papua New Guinea in the wake of devastating landslide.

A massive landslide occurred on 24th of May in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea which buried hundreds of people and caused major destruction and loss of life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the the loss of lives and damage caused by the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea.

In a social media post, Mr. Modi said that India’s pays heartfelt condolences to the affected families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. He further said that India is ready to offer all possible support and assistance.

At Least Four Killed In Landslides In Indonesia

At least four people have been killed after rain-triggered landslides hit the eastern province of West Papua, Indonesia last week. In a statement, the country’s National Disaster Management Agency today said that one person has been rescued in the disaster that occurred in the area of Arfak Mountains. The agency’s spokesperson said that the rescue operation had ended. However, the risk of subsequent landslides in the Arfak Mountains remained high as torrential rains were expected to occur in the next few days. Rescuers have been directed to remain on alert, while locals have been asked to take shelter in safe areas when heavy rains occur.