A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea's mountainous interior has left more than 2,000 people feared buried alive, according to a government official's plea to the United Nations for international assistance. This figure is significantly higher than the U.N.'s initial estimate of 670 casualties. As of now, only six bodies have been recovered from the disaster site.
The landslide struck Yambali village in the Enga province, causing widespread destruction. The exact methodology used to arrive at the 2,000 figure remains unclear, with varying estimates complicating the situation. The International Organization for Migration has maintained its death toll estimate of 670, pending further evidence.
