KINTAMANI, BALI PROVINCE:The search for six people still missing after a deadly landslide in Indonesia has been called off, officials said Wednesday, bringing the presumed death toll to 18. Ex-Indonesian militants to apologise to attack victimsTwelve people are confirmed to have died while another six remain missing, officials said, adding that another 18 survived the disaster. The slip followed several days of heavy rain in the mountainous area, about seven hours east of the capital Jakarta. Rescue agency spokesperson Agustianto said heavy rain and small landslides had made the search dangerous. Landslides are common in Indonesia, especially during wet season between October and April, when rain lashes the country.

Source: The Express Tribune February 28, 2018 11:03 UTC