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Multiple landslides across Java, Indonesia, caused by heavy rainfall have resulted in at least 18 deaths and over 30 missing as of November 17, 2025. The hardest hit area is Cilacap district, where 16 deaths have been confirmed and 7 remain missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and authorities are working to relocate affected residents to temporary housing. The national weather service has warned of more heavy rain in the coming weeks, exacerbating the risk of further disasters, which are worsened by climate change.

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Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 18, Dozens Still Missing

Jakarta, Indonesia – November 17, 2025 – The death toll from a series of devastating landslides across Java island in Indonesia has risen to 18, with rescue teams still searching for over 30 missing individuals, disaster officials confirmed Monday. Heavy rains, typical of the approaching monsoon season, triggered the landslides, which struck several locations throughout the region over the past week.

The Cilacap district of Central Java has been particularly hard hit, with 16 confirmed fatalities. Seven people remain unaccounted for in the area, and at least 16 homes have been reported as damaged or destroyed. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities prioritizing the search for the missing.

“Searching for the missing victims remains among the top priorities,” said disaster agency chief Suharyanto. He also stated that local authorities are designating areas for temporary housing, with plans to relocate nearly 300 families affected by the disaster.

In the Banjarnegara district, two additional deaths have been reported, and at least 27 people are still missing.

The Indonesian national weather service has issued warnings for more heavy rainfall in the coming weeks, raising concerns about the potential for further landslides and flash floods. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant.

The annual monsoon season in Indonesia, typically between November and April, is increasingly exacerbated by the effects of climate change, resulting in more intense rainfall, flash flooding, and stronger winds.

This month, at least 15 people were killed by floods and landslides in a remote area of Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province.

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