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Images from Palu, Indonesia show the destruction caused by earthquake & tsunami

The number of people known to have died in last week’s earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia has risen to over 1,347.

The shocking death toll jumped on Tuesday from a previously figure of 844.

The 7.5-magnitude quake struck just off the central island of Sulawesi, which set off a tsunami that engulfed the city of Palu.

Aid is beginning to arrive in the city, where survivors have no access to running water or electricity.

However, civil unrest is increasing as people become desperate for food,water and medical supplies.

 

 

 

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