Landslides cut off Muru High School

Heavy rainfall has triggered three landslides, cutting off road access to Muru High School and nearby communities in the Kup Local Level Government area of Kerowagi District, Simbu Province. The downpour, which lasted from Sunday noon to the following morning, caused slips at three points along the crucial feeder road.

This road serves as the main link for Muru High School, several primary schools, and local villages, connecting Ganigle, Gamar, Wara Begula, Domina, and the high school. The road has reportedly not been maintained by authorities for decades, relying on community and school clean-up efforts to remain passable.

According to Mr. Alphonse Apa Tul from Muru High School, the third landslide is the most severe. "Part of the road was washed away by the Yuwagle River and needs a fresh cut. The other two sites require an excavator to clear large debris," he stated. The affected section lies between Wara Bung Numans and Wara Begula.

Students immediately responded to clear the road, but the scale of the damage is beyond manual capabilities. Without urgent repairs, school operations and access to essential services for the communities will be significantly disrupted. Local residents are appealing to the Simbu Provincial Government, Kerowagi District Administration, and the Works Department for immediate assistance in restoring the route. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported thus far.

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Part of the road was washed away by the Yuwagle River and needs a fresh cut. The other two sites require an excavator to clear large debris.