West Java landslide
The emergency response for the West Java landslide, which occurred on January 24, 2026, in the Cisarua area of West Bandung Regency, concluded on February 6, 2026. As of February 10, 2026, all 80 victims have been accounted for, marking the resolution of search and rescue operations. The landslide affected 158 people, displaced 564 individuals, and damaged numerous homes. A 14-day state of emergency was declared following the disaster, which was triggered by heavy rain and hampered rescue efforts due to unstable ground.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
The emergency response for the West Java landslide has concluded, with all 80 victims now accounted for as of February 10, 2026.
The emergency response for the West Java landslide has concluded, with all 80 victims now accounted for as of February 10, 2026. The West Bandung Regency Government officially ended the declared emergency response period on February 6, 2026, marking the resolution of search and rescue operations.
February 2026 — 2 developments
The search for victims of the West Java landslide has continued, with the number of recovered bodies reaching 80 as of February 2.
The search for victims of the West Java landslide has continued, with the number of recovered bodies reaching 80 as of February 2. The landslide, which occurred on January 24 in the Cisarua area, has affected 158 people, displaced 564 individuals, and damaged numerous homes.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to at least 74, with six people still reported missing.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to at least 74, with six people still reported missing.
January 2026 — 23 developments
A 14-day state of emergency has been declared in West Java following the landslide, with authorities…
A 14-day state of emergency has been declared in West Java following the landslide, with authorities warning that continued heavy rain and unstable ground are hindering rescue operations.
Rescue teams have recovered a total of 53 bodies from the landslide in West Java as search operations continue.
Rescue teams have recovered a total of 53 bodies from the landslide in West Java as search operations continue. This brings the confirmed death toll to 53.
The landslide, which occurred on a Saturday, tore through Pasirlangu, causing severe damage to dozens of homes and displacing hundreds of people.
The landslide, which occurred on a Saturday, tore through Pasirlangu, causing severe damage to dozens of homes and displacing hundreds of people.
The death toll from the landslide in West Java has risen to 50, with dozens still missing, and at least 685 people have been displaced.
The death toll from the landslide in West Java has risen to 50, with dozens still missing, and at least 685 people have been displaced.
Authorities confirmed the landslide, triggered by heavy rain, occurred in the village of Pasirlangu in the West Bandung regency.
Authorities confirmed the landslide, triggered by heavy rain, occurred in the village of Pasirlangu in the West Bandung regency. Rescue teams have deployed additional heavy machinery to accelerate search operations for the missing.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to at least 17, with 73 people still missing as of January 27, 2026.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to at least 17, with 73 people still missing as of January 27, 2026. Rescue operations are ongoing but severely hampered by heavy rainfall and unstable terrain. Environmental groups suggest a disregard for spatial planning in conservation areas contributed to the tragedy.
Rescuers in Indonesia are racing to find dozens of people still trapped after a landslide in West Java, which has already killed at least 47 people.
Rescuers in Indonesia are racing to find dozens of people still trapped after a landslide in West Java, which has already killed at least 47 people. Heavy rains triggered the predawn landslide on Saturday, burying a marine training camp and about 30 houses. Authorities fear the true number of missing could be higher, with ongoing challenges from bad weather and unstable soil.
The landslide has resulted in three injured individuals and displaced 1,000 people.
The landslide has resulted in three injured individuals and displaced 1,000 people.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to 48, with 30 victims identified and evacuated by the joint search and rescue team.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to 48, with 30 victims identified and evacuated by the joint search and rescue team.
The number of people still missing following the landslide has been updated to approximately 61, as rescue teams continue search operations.
The number of people still missing following the landslide has been updated to approximately 61, as rescue teams continue search operations.
The death toll from the landslide has risen to 38, with 20 victims identified and returned to their families.
The death toll from the landslide has risen to 38, with 20 victims identified and returned to their families. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
West Java authorities have initiated a weather modification operation, including cloud-seeding, to r…
West Java authorities have initiated a weather modification operation, including cloud-seeding, to reduce extreme rainfall and support ongoing evacuation and aid delivery efforts following the landslide. The operation began on January 25.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to 34, with 19 Indonesian elite marines reported among the 42 missing, and 34 houses buried.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to 34, with 19 Indonesian elite marines reported among the 42 missing, and 34 houses buried. Search operations continue with expanded personnel and specialized units.
The death toll from the Indonesia landslide has risen to 25.
The death toll from the Indonesia landslide has risen to 25. Rescuers continue to search for 72 to 80 people still unaccounted for.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to 16, with search and rescue operations continuing for dozens of missing people.
The death toll from the West Java landslide has risen to 16, with search and rescue operations continuing for dozens of missing people. Five more bodies were recovered, bringing the total to 16.
The death toll from the landslide has risen to 10, with search and rescue operations continuing for over 80 missing people.
The death toll from the landslide has risen to 10, with search and rescue operations continuing for over 80 missing people. Reports suggest that 23 soldiers might be among those missing.
The death toll from the landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has continued to rise, with repo…
The death toll from the landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has continued to rise, with reports indicating figures from 7 dead and 82 missing on January 24, 2026, to 38 dead by January 28, and eventually 64 dead by January 31. As of February 4, the death toll has climbed to 85, with ongoing search and rescue operations.
The death toll from the landslide has increased to at least 9 people, with 81 others currently reported missing.
The death toll from the landslide has increased to at least 9 people, with 81 others currently reported missing. Rescuers are continuing their search efforts in Pasirlangu village.
Local authorities ordered the evacuation of residents in areas prone to landslides due to fears of further tragedies.
Local authorities ordered the evacuation of residents in areas prone to landslides due to fears of further tragedies.
The landslide was attributed to heavy rainfall, and Indonesia's weather agency had issued warnings o…
The landslide was attributed to heavy rainfall, and Indonesia's weather agency had issued warnings of extreme weather, including heavy rain across parts of West Java for a week starting on Friday.
Search and rescue teams were deployed to the affected area, with efforts focused on optimizing the search for missing persons.
Search and rescue teams were deployed to the affected area, with efforts focused on optimizing the search for missing persons.
Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency reported at least seven people dead and 82 missing following the landslide.
Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency reported at least seven people dead and 82 missing following the landslide.
A landslide occurred in the West Bandung region of Indonesia's West Java province around 2:00 AM local time (19:00 GMT on January 23), burying approximately 30 homes.
A landslide occurred in the West Bandung region of Indonesia's West Java province around 2:00 AM local time (19:00 GMT on January 23), burying approximately 30 homes.
January 2001 — 1 developments
A local newspaper reported that 32 victims of landslides in North Sulawesi had been identified and two were still missing as of January 24.
A local newspaper reported that 32 victims of landslides in North Sulawesi had been identified and two were still missing as of January 24.