Landslide at Indonesia's Largest Landfill Kills Four, Five Missing Near Jakarta
Summary
At least four people have died and five are missing after a landslide at Indonesia's largest landfill near Jakarta, with rescuers continuing search efforts amid heavy rainfall and waste management concerns.
Key Points
- A landslide at the Bantar Gebang landfill near Jakarta killed at least four people and left five missing.
- The landslide occurred after continuous heavy rainfall and buried trucks and food stalls at the site.
- Rescue teams are using heavy machinery and trained dogs to search for victims.
- Indonesia plans to invest $3.5 billion in 34 waste-to-energy projects over the next two years to tackle waste management issues.
