Indonesian Police Send 100 Brimob Personnel to Aid Flores Earthquake Rescue
Indonesian National Police (Polri) is deploying a joint assistance unit to evacuate victims affected by the earthquake in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) is sending a team of 100 Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel to assist in the rescue efforts following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The deployment, set to begin on Saturday night, August 15, 2026, includes SAR personnel, medical teams, and logistics support.The deployment comprises a Company-sized unit of Search and Rescue experts from Brimob, accompanied by medical personnel and doctors, as well as personnel from the National Police Psychology Bureau.
They will provide SAR support, equipment, and medical assistance to the affected communities.During the initial phase, the police are also preparing logistical support, including 10 platoon-sized tents, 10 portable Wi-Fi units, and 240 cartons of instant food supplies. These supplies will be airlifted from Pondok Cabe using a CN-295 aircraft.Meanwhile, efforts to gather data on casualties and damage are underway, though communication challenges in parts of Flores have slowed the process.
As of 12:30 PM WIB, the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB) has recorded 14 fatalities, two serious injuries, and 11 minor injuries. The earthquake struck at approximately 04:58 WIB on Saturday, causing structural damage and prompting a tsunami warning.Flores recorded 14 fatalities in Sikka, six in Manggarai, and five in East Manggarai, while injuries were reported in Sikka, Nagekeo, Manggarai, and East Manggarai.
Approximately 2,000 residents have evacuated or self-evacuated due to the earthquake and tsunami warning.
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