Flores Earthquake Death Toll Surges to 47
BNPB released the latest death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) this afternoon.
The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has risen to 47, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The victims were identified in Manggarai Regency (24), East Manggarai (17), Sikka (3), Ngada (1), and Ende (1). In addition to the fatalities, 157 houses suffered severe damage, 41 moderate damage, and 148 minor damage.
Public facilities, including educational institutions, health facilities, places of worship, and offices, also sustained damage. BNPB has delivered food and other assistance to the affected region, with some aid distributed through a logistics warehouse in East Flores Regency and others delivered via the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base Operations.
The earthquake's tremors were also felt in Bima Regency and City, West Nusa Tenggara Province, and Selayar Islands Regency, South Sulawesi Province.
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