Search for survivors resumes in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNN) - Search and rescue operations resumed Monday after passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized off the coast of Indonesia the day before, authorities said.

Rescue efforts were hampered late Sunday by severe weather including heavy rains and strong winds, according to local officials.

Indonesian military personnel and police joined Red Cross officials in rescue operations on Monday. Two Navy ships were also deployed to join the rescue effort, said port officials.

So far 19 people have been rescued, including 16 passengers, three crew members, according to M. Junaidi, a Sea Traffic Officer at the Majene Port. Meanwhile, 248 people remain unaccounted for.