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Jakarta Landslide: 4 Dead, Rescue Efforts Underway Amid Criticism

3/9/2026

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A landslide at Bantargebang landfill in Jakarta during heavy rain killed at least four people.
The collapse buried trucks and food stalls.
More than 200 rescuers, including police and military personnel, use heavy equipment and tracking dogs to locate the five missing individuals.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq criticized authorities for allowing garbage accumulation despite a ban on open landfills.
The government plans to invest $3.5 billion in waste-to-energy projects.

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Story summary

A landslide at Bantargebang landfill in Jakarta during heavy rain killed at least four people.
The collapse buried trucks and food stalls.
More than 200 rescuers, including police and military personnel, use heavy equipment and tracking dogs to locate the five missing individuals.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq criticized authorities for allowing garbage accumulation despite a ban on open landfills.
The government plans to invest $3.5 billion in waste-to-energy projects.