Hunt for survivors as Indonesian tsunami death toll tops 280Rescuers look for survivors along the coast in South Lampung on South Sumatra. The powerful tsunami struck without any warning on Saturday night, sweeping over popular beaches of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java and inundating tourist hotels and coastal settlements. More than 1,000 people were injured and the death toll "will continue to rise", said disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. Two band members were killed along with its manager, while three others, including the lead singer's wife, are missing. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said the "powerful waves" reached a height of 30-90 centimetres (1-3 feet).

Source: Standard Digital December 24, 2018 05:48 UTC