The tsunami followed an eruption late Saturday from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, according to the country’s national disaster agency. Authorities say rescue equipment is being sent to badly hit areas following the waves that hit during the night without warning. Bãi biển Carita, vùng Baten – Indonesia sau trận sóng thần đêm 22/12/2018. Reuters At least 745 people have been injured and the death toll is expected to rise. The wave hit the coast of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java at about 9:30 pm (1430 GMT), destroying hundreds of buildings and sparking mass panic. Rescue operations under way Search and rescue teams are scouring rubble for survivors. At least 30 people are reported missing across three regions. Heavy equipment was being transported to some of the worst-hit areas to help search for victims, according to Indonesia’s geological agency. Evacuation posts and public kitchens have also been set up for evacuees. Abu Salim, a member of the Tagana disaster volunteer group, said he helped evacuate victims in Banten province. “We evacuated the victims who (…) were injured, we took them to health clinics. Most of them suffered from broken bones,” he said, adding that he feared more were… Read full this story
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