Indonesia: Thousands await aid as quake death toll rises to 68
Indonesia marked its Independence Day on Monday but celebrations have been overshadowed by an earthquake which has left over 60 people dead and thousands homeless. Residents say they need aid as soon as possible.
The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia has risen to 68, casting a shadow over Independence Day celebrations. Over 100 people have been injured, but authorities believe nobody is missing. The quake's epicenter was off the coast of Flores island at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Almost 1,600 smaller aftershocks have followed, including a 5.6-magnitude jolt on Monday.
A tsunami warning was later lifted. Around 12,800 people on Flores are unable to return to their homes due to damaged houses and landslides. Residents in makeshift tents complain about poor conditions and health issues. The Indonesian Air Force is preparing to bring emergency aid, and the military plans to build an emergency field hospital, but neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons are needed. This earthquake is Indonesia's deadliest since 2022, overshadowing Independence Day celebrations.
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