11 people are still missing after a landslide near Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Rescuers are using various methods, including divers with sonar detection, to search for victims. The landslide and flash floods damaged homes, a church, a school, and a hotel in the affected area. PA News Agency reported
According to officials, there are still 11 people missing as a result of the devastating landslide that occurred near Lake Toba in North Sumatra province. The landslide was triggered by heavy rain, causing tons of mud, rocks, and trees to roll down from a mountain. The force of the landslide caused a nearby river to burst its banks and tear through villages located on the mountainside.
Rescue efforts have been underway since the incident, with search and rescue teams utilizing excavators, dogs, and even their bare hands to clear the rubble and search for survivors. Sariman Sitorus, a spokesperson for the local search and rescue agency, reported that the worst-hit village saw extensive damage, and rescue workers have been working tirelessly to locate the deceased and missing individuals.
In addition to the ground search, divers equipped with sonar detection have been deployed to search for any potential victims who may have been swept into Lake Toba during the disaster.
During the recovery efforts, a mud-covered body was discovered near the lakeside, approximately 500 yards away from the severely damaged Senior Bakara Hotel. The deceased individual was identified as an employee of the hotel.
The National Disaster Management Agency has reported significant damage caused by the landslide and flash floods. At least 35 houses, a church, a school, and a hotel in the village of Simangulampe have been affected. As a result, approximately 55 families have been forced to evacuate to a temporary government shelter.
Indonesia experiences frequent flooding and landslides due to seasonal rain, particularly from October to March. This is especially prevalent in the country’s mountainous regions and flood-prone areas. With its archipelago of 17,000 islands, Indonesia is home to millions of people who reside in such hazardous locations.
Lake Toba, spanning 440 square miles (1,145 sq km), is a popular tourist destination on the island of Sumatra. It is formed from an ancient super volcano and is one of Indonesia’s ten stunning natural attractions that the government aims to develop further to attract international tourists.
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