| GEO World | | Death toll from burst Indonesian dam climbs to 91 | Updated at: 0923 PST, Sunday, March 29, 2009
 CIRENDEU: Rescue officials say the number of people killed when a dam burst outside the Indonesian capital has climbed to 91.
The toll is expected to keep climbing with more than100 still missing. The tragedy occurred Friday when a large lake bordering a low-lying residential area southwest of Jakarta overflowed following a torrential downpour.
National Disaster Coordinating Agency spokesman Priyadi Kardono said Sunday at least 91 died and that more than 100 were still missing. Search and rescue operations will continue for a week.
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