Disaster Mitigation
Deadly landslide in Cisarua Bandung Barat kills 25
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A landslide disaster in Cisarua District, West Bandung Regency, on January 24, 2026, has killed 25 people with 65 others still missing. Joint SAR teams continue evacuation efforts despite heavy rain, while ITB experts reveal complex causes involving mudflow from a natural dam. Two police officers also died in an accident while on duty at the site.
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns local governments against delaying weather modification requests to mitigate floods and landslides during the peak rainy season expected until February 2026. Weather modification operations are underway in West Java, DKI Jakarta, and Central Java to redistribute rainfall. BMKG stresses the need for swift responses to early warnings.