Melbourne. The landslide in Kaoklam village of Papua New Guinea is in the news. Now the death toll in this landslide has increased to 670. Let us tell you that the head of the United Nations Migration Agency Mission, Serhan Aktoprak, has given this information. He said, now the death toll in the landslide can be more than 670. Let us tell you that this accident happened in Kaoklam village at 9 am on May 23. When this incident happened, all the people were sleeping in their homes.

How much has the number increased from before

Earlier it was reported that the death toll in the landslide is over 300. At the same time, 1,182 houses were buried under the rubble. But now the death toll is expected to be more than 670. Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on May 25 that more than 6 villages have also been affected by the landslide in the Mulitka area. Let us tell you that with the help of security personnel, many buried bodies have been taken out.

How did the accident happen?

Meanwhile, Elizabeth Laruma, President of Porgera Women in Business Association said that Kaokalam village is situated on the slope of a hill and this terrible accident happened due to the sliding of the mountain edge, due to which the surrounding houses got buried under mud and trees.

Residents of the village say that due to this accident, the road leading to Porgera city has also been blocked. Due to which rescue workers are also facing difficulty in reaching there. Helicopter is the only way to reach there. Due to this landslide, people working in Porgera city are also facing a lot of problems, and it is taking a lot of time to deliver essential items to the village.