Transcript for Indonesia death toll rises to more than 1,200

We turn out of the tsunami disaster in Indonesia where authorities fear the death told could rise far higher than the 12100. Now already confirmed dead. The powerful surge of water has left some boats stranded on remote streets rescuers are searching for survivors inside buildings that were leveled. Indonesia's military has started evacuation flights today but basic essentials are short supply. Probably hair is now says no awards for many people. There's no electricity in many places I'm afraid is running short so already today we've witnessed scenes of leasing I'm people say they have to do it because its identity. They weren't for behind. More than one million people of an affected by the tsunami and the powerful earthquake that preceded it.

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