Death toll from Indonesia landslide rises to 17 as dozens remain missing

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 26, 2026 at 07:45 PM

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A landslide in Pasirlangu village, West Java, Indonesia, triggered by heavy rainfall on Saturday, has resulted in at least 17 deaths, with 42 people still missing as of January 26, 2026. The landslide engulfed houses and a marine training camp on the slopes of Mount Burangrang. Among the missing are 19 members of Indonesia's elite marine force who were preparing for a mission on the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border. Rescue operations are ongoing, but are hampered by unstable ground, narrow access roads, and mud depths reaching up to eight meters in some areas. Heavy machinery is struggling to reach the site to assist in the search for victims buried under mud, rocks, and trees.

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Yudhi Bramantyo 30% National Search and Rescue Agency 40% Ade Dian Permana 40% Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border 40% Mount Burangrang 50% Abdul Muhari 50% National Disaster Management Agency 60% Muhammad Ali 60% Pasirlangu ×270% Indonesian Navy 70% West Java ×280% Indonesia ×490%

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90%

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Indonesia

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