Heavy rain hampered rescue efforts over night but they resumed after lifting equipment arrived.

At least 16 people are known to be dead in the landslide, which buried the village in the Ciwidey district on the Java island after days of rain. About 600 villagers have been moved to makeshift tents amid fears of further landslides because of the bad weather.

Rescuers - helped by police and soldiers - have dug out 16 bodies on Wednesday.

National Disaster Management Agency spokesman Priyadi Kardono said another 15 people had been injured, two of whom had been admitted to hospital.

About 500 rescuers, including officers from the Brimob special police force, are searching for victims buried on the tea plantation near Ciwidey village, about 35km (22 miles) southwest of Bandung city.

Indonesian Vice-President Boediono and several ministers are expected to visit the disaster area.