Mount Burangrang

Mount Burangrang is located in West Java province, Indonesia. It is the site of a recent and devastating landslide that occurred on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Pasir Langu village. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, buried approximately 34 houses. The event is newsworthy due to the high number of casualties and missing persons. As of Sunday, January 25, 2026, the death toll had risen to at least 17, with 72 people still missing. Among the missing were 19 members of Indonesia’s elite marine force. Rescue operations are ongoing, hampered initially by weather conditions but improving on Sunday, as rescuers dig through mud and debris. The disaster highlights the vulnerability of the region to landslides, especially following recent deadly floods and landslides in other parts of Indonesia.