Indonesians inspect damage from deadly flash floods

Indonesians in West Sumatra inspect damage to their village from flash floods. At least 34 people were killed by flooding and cold lava flow after hours of heavy rain, while another 16 are missing. Hours of heavy rain caused flooding in two districts: Agam and Tanah Datar in West Sumatra Province on Saturday evening, threatening thousands after it swept ash and large rocks down Mount Marapi.

According to the head of Padang Search and Rescue Agency, three more people had died but they were yet to be confirmed by other authorities. Search efforts are being conducted in these damaged areas, involving local rescuers, police, soldiers and volunteers.