Officials say army soldiers will be on standby.

Dozens of bodies were reportedly seen near a disused railway line but the presence of army soldiers and snipers prevented their collection.

The occupants included the major, eight army soldiers, a police officer and the driver, he said.

Army soldiers were responsible for rescue operations, while paratroopers were sent to the most affected areas to distribute aid.

Six hundred warplanes flew overhead, and army soldiers marched with new weaponry on display.