Surabaya bureau A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has claimed at least 17 lives in Central Java, Indonesia, with nine others still missing, according to disaster officials, AFP has reported.

A devastating landslide in Indonesia's Central Java province has resulted in 17 fatalities and 13 missing persons. Torrential rain triggered the disaster in Pekalongan, complicating rescue efforts by local authorities.

The heavy rains caused rivers to overflow on the main island of Java, flooding nine villages and sending mud, rocks, and debris cascading down the mountainsides.