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Indonesia: Landslide: 2000/11/05 Country Information on DRR

Period 2000/11/05
Country or District Indonesia
Event Type Landslide
Outline On November 5, the landslide disaster hit the hilly district of Purworejo, in Central Java province. At least 45 people have been killed and about 8 are missing.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others
IFRC Information Bulletin No.2
Landslides and floods struck Purworejo district, Central Java have killed at least 51 people.

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IFRC Information Bulletin No.1
Several landslides have caused extensive damage and loss of life in Clicap and Banyumas, Central Java on Oct. 30.

IFRC Information Bulletin No.2
On Nov. 5, Landslide Disaster Hit Purworejo District, Central Java, Indonesia.

CNN News 2000/11/06
Indonesian landslides kill 52 in Java

BBC News 2000/11/06
Landslides kill 40 in Indonesia

KOMPAS News 2000/11/07
Treat of Landslide Disaster Still Hanging Over Purworejo

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Detik News 2000/11/06
Landslides in Purworejo (Indonesia)