World : Indonesia's Flores Quake: Death Toll Rises To 38 As Rescuers Race To Reach Trapped Residents
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil JAKARTA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara early Saturday has climbed to 38, as rescue teams race to reach residents believed to be trapped under damaged buildings.
Indonesian rescuers are searching for survivors after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, according to disaster official Suharyanto. Thirteen people were injured, two of them seriously. Officials say victims are trapped in several buildings, with rescue teams targeting these structures first.
Two helicopters and a plane are being prepared for rescue operations. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered assistance from Copernicus Earth observation satellites. About 2,000 people have evacuated the island. Yulian Juita Ekalia described the quake as the strongest she's ever experienced, likening it to being on a trampoline. Landslides have cut off roads, complicating rescue efforts.
A tsunami warning was initially issued but later lifted. Authorities urge residents not to return to damaged buildings due to aftershocks.
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