At least seven people have lost their lives after a landslide triggered by flash floods hit the Cisarua sub-district of West Bandung Regency in Indonesia’s West Java Province early Saturday, local media reported.
The disaster occurred around 3:00 a.m. local time, when residents heard a loud rumble before mud and debris flowed from Pasirkuning Village into neighboring Pasir Kuda Village.
Dozens of homes were buried under mud and landslide debris, causing extensive damage to residential areas close to the impact zone.
Police said seven bodies had been recovered by noon on Saturday, while hundreds of residents were still feared missing or trapped. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts at the scene.
Rescue operations have been slowed by challenging terrain, thick layers of debris and the possibility of further rainfall.
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Authorities have advised people living nearby to remain cautious and avoid areas vulnerable to landslides, warning that unstable soil could lead to additional disasters.