The death toll from a landslide on Indonesia’s main island of Java rose to 21 with five people still missing, officials said, as rescuers raced against time and bad weather to find survivors.

The aftermath of the torrential rains on the island of Java, Indonesia, is tragic, as they triggered a devastating landslide. According to the latest update from authorities, 21 people have lost their lives, while rescue crews are still searching for survivors.

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Search efforts involving 600 personnel, search dogs, and heavy machinery continue under challenging weather conditions.

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