MAGETAN The Damjati bridge in the village of Semen in the district of Magetan, eastern Java, has collapsed because it was not able to withstand the high water level in the river. At least 20 people are missing, they were dragged away by the powerful currents. Until earlier this evening, none of the missing persons had been found. The high currents of the swollen river make it very difficult to look for the missing.
Over 70 dead in landslides in Karanganyar district, central Java
KARANGANYAR The number of victims from the landslides in the district of Tawangmangu in central Java has reportedly risen to 71. Most victims were from the village of Mogol, as much as 37 people that lived there have died. Until earlier this evening, just five of the 37 victims were evacuated from the landslide area.
The evacuation is still ongoing. There is no heavy equipment in the area yet, so excavation is mostly done by hand and some light tools. The roads to the area can not be accessed by heavy equipment at the moment, since it has been blocked by other landslides in the area.