Landslide in Papua New Guinea: Thousands buried – hope is fading!

Landslide in Papua New Guinea: Thousands buried – hope is fading!

On May 24, 2025, the world remembers the tragic events that occurred in Papua New Guinea on the same date in 2024. A devastating landslide buried thousands of people under rubble there. According to recent reports from tagesschau.de The number of missing people who may have lost their lives is estimated at over 2,000.

The accident occurred on Friday morning in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, an area known for difficult access conditions. The effects of the disaster are catastrophic - many houses are buried six to eight meters underground. The relief workers searching for survivors face the challenge that the ground remains unstable and water under the rubble further endangers the situation zvw.de reported.

The cruel reality

Hope for survivors is increasingly dwindling, while local resident Evit Kambu stands helpless at the scene of the accident, missing 18 of her family members. The situation is critical as more than 1,000 people in the area have had to be evacuated while their villages remain buried under the rubble.

Offers of assistance are being provided from various countries, including the United States, France, China and Australia. However, the operation is difficult due to blocked access roads. The planned use of heavy machinery is also critical, which many residents find inappropriate because they prefer to preserve the bodies of the missing.

Natural disasters and their effects

Natural disasters, such as the earthquake and landslide in Papua New Guinea, have devastating impacts on affected communities. Loud Statista Such events have often become more serious in recent years, which is attributed to climate change. These disasters often result in a high number of deaths and enormous economic damage.

Asia, where these tragedies often occur, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. Geographical and climatic factors play a role, as do socioeconomic conditions that influence the ability to adapt and recover. The World Risk Index shows that the year 2024 will see the Philippines as the country most at risk of natural disasters.

For example, the 2023 Turkey earthquake claimed over 51,000 lives. Such dramatic figures highlight the ongoing danger posed by natural disasters. What happened on May 24, 2024 in Papua New Guinea is therefore part of a global trend of increasing and serious natural events affecting our world.

Today, May 24, 2025, we remember not only the sad losses, but also the strong and resilient communities capable of meeting the challenges. Today's commemorations are a sign of hope and solidarity for all those whose lives were devastated by these tragedies.