Australia pledges $2.5 million in aid and technical expertise to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Papua New Guinea.

A devastating landslide in Yambali village, Enga province, has resulted in over 2,000 feared dead and a humanitarian crisis affecting at least 4,000 individuals.

The disaster, near the Porgera Mine, has been exacerbated by heavy rains, leading to dangerous conditions and limited access to the affected area.

Rescue efforts are complicated by regional tensions, including clan violence.

International support is mobilizing in a country already struggling with poverty, corruption, and violence.

Australia stands ready to provide additional support as needed.

Ongoing landslides, seismic activity, and heavy rains continue to hamper rescue operations, making time a critical factor.