Tsunami Hits Sunda Strait Beaches, Leaving Dozens Dead in Indonesia
National disaster management agency says nearly 600 injured after tsunami, which could be linked to eruption of Anak Krakatoa
Indonesia tsunami: 43 dead and ‘many missing’ after Anak Krakatoa erupts
The Guardian Australia, 22 DEC. 2018.
Dozens of people have been killed after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, according to government officials. The national disaster management agency said hundreds of people were hurt and many buildings were damaged after the tsunami struck on Saturday night.
The worst affected area was the Pandeglang region of Banten province in Java, which encompasses the Ujung Kulon national park and popular beaches, the agency said. Of the 43 reported deaths, 33 were in Pandeglang.
Television footage showed roads blocked by debris from damaged houses, overturned cars and fallen trees. The water washed away an outdoor stage where a local rock band was performing, killing at least one musician. Others were missing.
In the city of Bandar Lampung on southern Sumatra, hundreds of residents took refuge at the governor’s office.
Alif, a resident in Pandeglang district who goes by one name, said the tsunami reached about 3m (9.84 feet) high. He told MetroTV station that many people were still searching for missing relatives.
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