Rescuers search for dozens buried in Indonesian landslides

Eleven peeple were confirmed dead, officials said, while eight others were injured, three of whom are in critical condition, said National Disaster Management Agency chief Suharyanto

Rescuers search for victims at the site where a landslide hit a village on Serasan Island, Natuna regency (BNPB via AP)

Rescuers are searching for 47 people who were believed to be buried in their houses by landslides that tore through villages on Indonesia’s remote Natuna islands after torrential rains.

Eleven people were confirmed dead, officials said, while eight others were injured, three of whom are in critical condition, said National Disaster Management Agency chief Suharyanto.