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Papua New Guinea: Landslide: 2003/05/02 Country Information on DRR

Period 2003/05/02
Country or District Papua New Guinea
Event Type Landslide
Outline On Friday 2 May 2003, heavy rainfall triggered a landslide at the rear of the western bank of the Tagali River in Papua New Guinea.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others
OCHA Situation Report No.1 2003/05/02
Dead: 13 people
Injured: 21 people
(3 people in serious condition)

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OCHA ReliefWeb Situation Report No. 1
On Friday 2 May 2003, heavy rainfall triggered a landslide at the rear of the western bank of the Tagali River in Papua New Guinea. As of Sunday 3 May, 13 people have been confirmed dead, and of the 21 injured, 3 are in serious condition.