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Deadly Landslide in West Java, Indonesia

Analysis based on 38 articles · First reported Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jan 26, 2026

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The landslide in Indonesia — West Java, Indonesia, has a localized impact, primarily affecting the Indonesia — West Bandung Regency. While not directly impacting global financial markets, it highlights the economic and social costs of natural disasters in regions prone to such events, potentially affecting local infrastructure and livelihoods.

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A deadly landslide, triggered by torrential rains, struck Pasir Langu village in the Indonesia — West Bandung Regency of Indonesia — West Java, Indonesia. The disaster, which occurred in the predawn hours, buried at least 34 houses and resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 79 people missing. Rescuers from Indonesia — National Search and Rescue Agency and the Indonesia — National Disaster Management Agency, including spokesman Abdul Muhari, struggled with unstable ground and heavy mud to find survivors. The Indonesia — Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency had previously issued warnings for extreme weather in Indonesia — West Java. Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the site, pledging preventative measures and urging local authorities to address land conversion in disaster-prone areas. The event underscores Indonesia's vulnerability to landslides during its wet season.

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Indonesia — West Java province was the direct location of the landslide, which caused significant damage and loss of life in the Indonesia — West Bandung Regency.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -70.0
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The Indonesia — West Bandung Regency was the specific area within Indonesia — West Java where the landslide occurred, burying homes and causing casualties. Its mayor, Jeje Ritchie Ismail, confirmed military, police, and volunteer assistance.
Importance 95.0 Sentiment -70.0
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The Indonesia — National Disaster Management Agency reported fatalities and missing persons, and its spokesman Abdul Muhari provided updates on the situation.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Indonesia — National Search and Rescue Agency, Indonesia's search and rescue agency, released videos of rescuers and its chief Mohammad Syafii confirmed the difficult terrain and weather conditions complicating search operations.
Importance 75.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the National Search and Rescue Agency and Indonesia — National Disaster Management Agency, provided updates on the casualties and search efforts.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Mohammad Syafii, chief of Indonesia — National Search and Rescue Agency, confirmed that terrain and bad weather continued to complicate search operations in Pasir Langu village.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Jeje Ritchie Ismail, the mayor of Indonesia — West Bandung Regency, confirmed that military, police, and volunteers were assisting in the search for the missing.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the Indonesian Vice President, visited the affected area and pledged measures to prevent similar disasters, urging local authorities to address land conversion issues.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Teten Ali Mungku Engkun, who heads Indonesia — West Java's Disaster Management Office, stated that unstable soil and heavy rain complicated search and rescue operations.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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The Indonesia — Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency issued a warning of extreme weather, forecasting heavy rain in Indonesia — West Java and alerting to the risk of flooding and landslides.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kompas TV, a local news outlet, reported on the weather warning issued by the Indonesia — Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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