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Papua New Guinea Faces Catastrophic Landslide, Orders Mass Evacuations

The government of Papua New Guinea has issued an urgent evacuation order for thousands of residents in the path of an ongoing landslide.

After a portion of a mountain collapsed, initial reports suggest that more than 2,000 people may have been buried by the debris. The landslide, described as still active, poses a significant threat to nearby communities, prompting authorities to take immediate action to prevent further loss of life. The situation is dire, with fears of additional landslides compounding the urgency of the evacuation efforts.

The government and emergency services are working tirelessly to assist those affected and mitigate the impact of this natural disaster.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel and what would you do if you were asked to suddenly leave your home due to an imminent natural disaster threat?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What responsibility, if any, do you believe the government has in helping people rebuild their lives after a catastrophe like this?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think that living in areas prone to natural disasters is worth the risk, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of 'active' landslide

https://gazette.com

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate from the path of a still-active landslide in Papua New Guinea by the government on Tuesday, after parts of a mountain collapsed, burying an initial estimate of more than 2,000 people.

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PNG orders evacuations from path of 'active' landslide

https://sheppnews.com.au

Thousands of residents have been ordered by the Papua New Guinea government to evacuate from the path of a still-active landslide, after parts of a mountain

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