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Papua New Guinea - Landslide (DG ECHO, pngmet, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 23 March 2020)

• A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall occurred in Tambul-Nebilyer district (Western Highlands Province) on 21 March, causing fatalities and damage. • According to media, as of 23 March, 10 people have died and 2 are still missing. At least 1,000 people have been affected and several houses and crops destroyed. • Over the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain is forecast across the affected province.