PADANG, 11 Mar: Rescuers recovered more bodies as waters began to recede after flash floods and landslides caused by torrential rains on Indonesia\u2019s Sumatra island, which have killed at least 26 people and left 11 missing, officials said Monday.
\nMonsoon rains and rising rivers have submerged nine districts and cities in West Sumatra province since Thursday. Late Friday, a major mudslide caused a river to breach its banks and tear through mountainside villages in Pesisir Selatan district.
\nRelief efforts for have been hampered by power outages, damaged bridges and roads blocked by thick mud and debris, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
\nAgency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said rescuers recovered more bodies, mostly in the worst-hit villages in Pesisir Selatan and its neighboring Padang Pariaman district, bringing the death toll rose to 26.
\nLandslides buried at least 14 houses, he said. At least two villagers were injured and rescuers were still searching for 11 people reportedly missing.
\nMonsoon rains in West Sumatra province have submerged more than 37,000 houses and buildings, Muhari said. At least three houses were swept away by flash floods and 666 others were damaged. (AP)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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