The death toll from flooding and landslides on Indonesia's remote Nias island has climbed to 77.
More than a hundred villagers are still missing.
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Strong wind and rain has brought fears of more flooding in the area.
Rescue worker Adlin Buyung says villagers found the 22 latest victims yesterday from flooding and landslides which struck on Tuesday.
"We are worried that more rain will come," Nias Police Chief Lt. Col. Syaherdam said
"This will make rescue attempts even more difficult."
Newly installed Vice President Hamzah Haz is due to visit the island, about 780 miles northwest of Jakarta, on Tuesday.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by submerged roads, ruined bridges and poor communication but they will continue until next week, Mr Syaherdam said.
PA