Parigi Moutong: At least three individuals have been confirmed dead following a recent landslide in Parigi Moutong Regency, located in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province, a local official disclosed to media outlets on Tuesday. The devastating event has left the community in shock as rescue efforts continue.

According to Namibia Press Agency, four additional victims are still unaccounted for following the disaster, which struck Tirtanagaya Village last Saturday. In response to the ongoing challenges faced by rescue teams, the local search and rescue agency has announced an extension of its search operations by four more days.

Muhammad Rizal, head of the local search and rescue agency, explained the difficulties faced by the teams: "It took us four hours to reach the location using heavy equipment. The terrain is rocky and difficult to access." These challenging conditions have significantly hampered rescue efforts.

The landslide occurred after a period of heavy rain hit the region, affecting seven villagers who were in the forest collecting wood. The sudden onset of the slide has underscored the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in the area.

Indonesia is in the midst of transitioning into its dry season. Although the dry season is anticipated to begin slowly in June, peaking between July and August, the transition period is still marked by rainfall and potential thunderstorms, which pose ongoing threats to the region.