Rescuers in Central Java, Indonesia, confirm that at least 11 people have died following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, with 12 others still missing.
The tragic incident struck three villages on Thursday, burying homes and devastating communities.
More than 700 rescue workers, including military, police, volunteers and disaster-response teams, are now on the ground using heavy machinery and search dogs as the search continues under difficult terrain.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency had earlier warned of extreme weather across the region.
The current disaster comes amid forecasts of an intensified rainy season, which usually runs from October through April. Experts warn that climate change is contributing to heavier, more unpredictable downpours, raising the risk of landslides and flash floods.
To reduce future risk, authorities in Cilacap district have proposed relocating 28 high-risk households because of unstable soil conditions.
This landslide adds to a growing pattern of climate‑related disasters in Indonesia.
Earlier this year, similar weather events killed dozens in Central Java, underscoring the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and adaptation.
