Landfill collapse in Conakry kills at least 30 after heavy rains trigger landslide
At least 30 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered a landslide at Guinea's largest landfill in the capital, Conakry. The collapse struck the Dar-es-Salam neighbourhood in the Bessia district and buried several shacks near the site. Rescue teams were still searching the area as officials warned the toll could rise.The incident happened around 3 am local time on Sunday, according to the supplied report. Six other people were seriously injured, and at least 18 bodies had been recovered and taken to the morgue by the time of the latest update. A government statement put the death toll at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Heavy rains in South Korea trigger Geoje landslide, killing one
Torrential rain in southern South Korea has triggered a landslide in the city of Geoje, killing one person and injuring four others. Officials said the heavy downpours have affected South Gyeongsang province since Saturday, with Geoje among the worst-hit areas. The incident has also led to evacuations, power cuts and flooding in schools and kindergartens.The interior and safety ministry said more than 800 mm of rain fell in Geoje, where the landslide struck an apartment building. Police and firefighters rescued three residents from the building, but one of them was found in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead at hospital,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
