A deadly landslide in Central Java, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of 16 people, with five more still missing. The disaster, caused by heavy rainfall, struck on Monday, and rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate those unaccounted for.

According to Doni Prakoso, the police chief of Pekalongan city, 10 injured victims have been transferred to hospitals and nearby health centers for treatment. The landslide affected a hilly region, where access to the disaster site has been difficult due to the thick mud and challenging terrain.

Search efforts have been hampered by the severe weather, with volunteers and rescue workers racing against time to recover survivors. Local officials also anticipate bringing in heavy machinery to assist in the recovery operation.

Indonesia faces an increased risk of landslides during the rainy season, from November to April, but severe weather-related disasters have occurred outside this period as well. Recent events include November's deadly flooding in western Indonesia and the deadly flash floods in West Sumatra last May, which resulted in 67 fatalities.