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Indonesia: 11 dies & 50 missing after torrential rains & landslides battered western province of Riau Islands

In Indonesia, eleven people were killed and at least 50 others are missing after torrential rains and landslides battered western province of Riau Islands on Monday.<br />'' <br />''The National Disaster Mitigation Agency's spokesperson Abdul Muhari said, the natural disaster in Natuna Regency of the province occurred due to heavy downpour and unstable soil conditions. Head of the Emergency Unit of the provincial disaster management and mitigation agency said, the number of casualties may rise, adding that the search and rescue operation for the victims is still underway. He said poor weather conditions and poor telecommunication access have hampered the rescue operation. <br />

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