Emergency Convoy Delivers Aid to Survivors of Devastating Landslide in Papua New Guinea

Emergency Convoy Rushes Aid to Devastated Papua New Guinea Village After Landslide

The remote village of Yambali in Papua New Guinea is reeling from a devastating landslide that buried scores of people and destroyed nearly 60 houses. An emergency convoy carrying food, water, and other provisions is racing against time to reach the stunned survivors in the mountains of Enga province.

Initial reports suggest that 100 people may have lost their lives in the disaster, although the actual number could be much higher given the scale of destruction. The village, home to nearly 4,000 people, was hit by a massive mountainside collapse in the early hours of Friday morning, leaving a vast swath of earth, boulders, and splintered trees in its wake.

Only three bodies have been recovered so far, with seven survivors receiving medical treatment, including a child. The local community is in desperate need of assistance, as all food gardens were destroyed, drinking water sources were buried, and the province’s main highway was blocked by the landslide.

The relief effort, led by the International Organization for Migration, is facing challenges due to the unstable soil and the closure of the main road. The priority is to provide food, water, shelters, and blankets to the most vulnerable groups, including children, women, and the elderly.

As the world watches in shock, global leaders such as U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have expressed their solidarity and readiness to support Papua New Guinea during this crisis. The international community stands united in offering assistance and aid to the affected villagers as they begin the long road to recovery.

The extent of the destruction and loss of life in Yambali is yet to be fully assessed, but the resilience and strength of the survivors shine through as they face this unprecedented tragedy.