More than 220 people have been killed and 843 injured after a tsunami hit coastal towns on Indonesia’s Sunda Strait last night, government officials say.

Published 5 years ago

As reported by the BBC

The tsunami waves struck at night without any warning, destroying hundreds of buildings.

Officials say the tsunami could have been caused by undersea landslides after Anak Krakatau volcano erupted.

The Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra, connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean.

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The disaster management agency has warned people to stay away from the coastline due to fears of another tsunami.

Saturday’s tsunami struck at about 21:30 local time (14:30GMT), during a local holiday.

It hit several popular tourist destinations including the Tanjung Lesung beach resort in the west of Java island.

Officials say more than 100 people were killed in Pandeglang – a popular tourist district on Java known for its beaches and national park.

Deaths were also reported in Serang district, and South Lampung and Tanggamus on Sumatra. Officials fear the death toll could rise further.