The death toll following the tsunami caused by the Anak Krakatau volcano has risen to at least 373.

That’s according to Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency.

Sunday saw giant waves crash into coastal towns on the islands of Sumatra and Java.

It is thought that volcanic activity set off undersea landslides which in turn generated the killer waves.

Coastal residents near the volcano have been warned to keep away from beaches amid fears it could trigger a new tsunami.

Rescue efforts are being hampered by blocked roads but heavy lifting equipment is being transported to badly hit areas to help search for victims.

[Source: BBC]