Death toll from Indonesian tsunami rises to at least 429
- 5 years ago
The death toll from a tsunami in Indonesia has jumped to nealy 430, with more than 150 people still missing.
Officials fear the death toll could rise further.
Rescue workers continue to scour the affected areas in search for possible survivors, but their effects are being hampered by blocked roads.
Heavy lifting equipment have been sent to help.
The tsunami hit the Indonesia's coastline on Saturday and caught many people by surprise.
It is thought to have been caused by undersea landslides triggered by volcanic activity from Anak Krakatau.
Officials fear the death toll could rise further.
Rescue workers continue to scour the affected areas in search for possible survivors, but their effects are being hampered by blocked roads.
Heavy lifting equipment have been sent to help.
The tsunami hit the Indonesia's coastline on Saturday and caught many people by surprise.
It is thought to have been caused by undersea landslides triggered by volcanic activity from Anak Krakatau.