In Indonesia, the death toll following devastating tsunami has mounted to 300 and at least four hundred are still missing. Rescue teams are still trying to reach eleven villages that are thought to have been devastated by tsunami off the west coast of Sumatra. Another 13 villages were flattened by the three metre wave in the remote Mentawai islands. First flights have started to arrive on the island bringing tents, medicine and food. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono cut short his state visit to Vietnam to deal with the dual disasters that struck Indonesia in 24-hour period, straining the country's ability to respond.An Early Warning System put in place after the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami six years ago was not working.
News On AIR | October 28, 2010 9:20 AM
Death toll rises to 300 following tsunami in Indonesia