Progressive ground collapse in Central Aceh reaches 3 ha (7.4 acres), moves closer to homes and strategic infrastructure

Ground movement in Pondok Balik Village, Ketol District, Aceh Tengah Regency, Indonesia, now covers about 3 ha (7.4 acres) and continues to expand toward homes, farmland, and strategic infrastructure. The active edge lies roughly 300–400 m (984–1 312 feet) from residential areas, as of February 16, 2026. The collapse has enlarged progressively over more than … Read more

Three Tin Mining Bosses Declared Suspects in Incident That Killed 7 Miners

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Bangka Belitung Islands Regional Police have declared three tin mining bosses as suspects following a mining accident that resulted in the deaths of seven workers due to a landslide at the former Pondi tin mine in Pemali Village, Pemali District, Bangka Regency, on February 2, 2026. The Chief of the Bangka Belitung Islands … Read more

98% of Mosques in Aceh Operational After 2025 Floods, Landslides

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs recorded that 725 out of 737 mosques and musallas (buildings used for Islamic prayer similar to mosques) affected by floods and landslides in the Aceh Province are now operational. Meanwhile, 12 other units are not yet functional due to severe damage or being swept away in the disaster. Head … Read more

Rescuers recover more bodies from Indonesia landslide; 72 still missing

Natural disasters At least 25 confirmed dead as land conversion cited as factor in tragedy Rescuers carry a body bag containing the remains of a victim from the site of a landslide that hit Pasir Langu village in West Java province, Indonesia, on Jan. 24. © Reuters January 26, 2026 09:04 JST BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — Improved weather on Sunday … Read more

Rescue efforts continue for six missing people in New Zealand landslide

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Death toll of Indonesia’s quarry landslides rises to 17

Rescuers search for victims after a natural stones quarry collapsed in Cirebon district , West Java province, Indonesia, May 30, 2025. (PHOTO / AP) JAKARTA – The death toll of landslides at a quarry in Indonesia’s West Java province on Friday increased to 17, with 8 others missing, an official said on Saturday. “Three bodies … Read more

Swiss Village Buried: Glacier Collapse & Landslide

Key Points Massive landslide hits Swiss village of Blatten after glacier collapse. One person remains missing; search and rescue underway. Village evacuated earlier this month due to glacier thaw risk. Concerns rise over accelerated glacier retreat due to climate change. Glacier Collapse Destroys Swiss Village; One Missing Updated ⁤May 29, 2025 ⁣ A massive […] … Read more

Indonesia: Heavy Rain Warning

Archyde Indonesia Braces for heavy Rains: BMKG Issues Urgent Weather Alert for April 6-7, 2025 Table of Contents 1. Indonesia Braces for heavy Rains: BMKG Issues Urgent Weather Alert for April 6-7, 2025 2. Monday’s Forecast: continued Risks 3. BMKG’s Call to Action: Preparedness is Key 4. Expert Analysis and Practical Implications 5. Areas Under … Read more

Extreme weather leads to flooding, landslides in several regions – Archipelago

evastating floods triggered by relentless downpours have swept through several regions in recent days, affecting thousands of people and claiming several lives. In North Sumatra, a flash flood struck dozens of homes on Sunday in Parapat village, located along the shores of Lake Toba, a popular tourist destination in Simalungun regency. Tuahta Ramajaya, head of … Read more