Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landfill Collapse in Jakarta
Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landfill Collapse in Jakarta
US · Published Mar 9, 2026
Heavy rain in Jakarta triggered a deadly landfill collapse in Bantargebang, resulting in multiple fatalities and missing persons.
Search and rescue operations are underway, but are complicated by unstable terrain and the continued risk of landslides due to ongoing rainfall.
The disaster underscores the urgent need for improved waste management practices and infrastructure to mitigate risks associated with extreme weather events.
Deadly landfill collapse caused by heavy rainfall
A devastating landfill collapse near Jakarta, Indonesia, triggered by heavy rainfall, has resulted in multiple deaths and missing persons. The incident occurred at the Bantargebang landfill, the largest in Indonesia, where approximately 7,500 tons of waste are deposited daily. The sheer volume of garbage, combined with intense rainfall, created unstable conditions leading to a massive avalanche of waste. Over 300 search-and-rescue personnel are currently deployed, using heavy machinery and sniffer dogs to locate survivors and recover bodies. The victims include garbage truck drivers and food stall vendors who were present at the site during the collapse.
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