UPDATE - Search for dozens missing continues as death toll rises to 48 in Indonesia landslide

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By Saadet Gokce and Islamuddin Sajid

ISTANBUL/ISLAMABAD (AA) - The death toll from Saturday’s landslide in Indonesia rose to 48 as search and rescue operations continued Tuesday for dozens missing in West Java, according to Kompas TV

Teams recovered nine more bodies from the disaster site, with 32 missing.

Authorities have identified nearly 30 bodies and handed them to their families, according to Radio Republik Indonesia.

Search and rescue operations will continue Wednesday.

The disaster displaced at least 685 people, who have been relocated.

On Monday, Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Muhammad Ali said 23 soldiers were buried by the landslide during a training exercise in the area. Four have been confirmed dead, while 19 are missing.

The landslide struck a village in West Bandung regency on Saturday, burying dozens of homes under mud and debris.

Rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected area, which is marked by difficult terrain.