Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day
Saturday's disaster in the province of East Nusa Tenggara was the country's deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java.
Indonesia is currently searching for victims of a deadly earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara on Independence Day, killing at least 53 people. The disaster also caused landslides and blocked roads, forcing thousands to evacuate and seek shelter in tents. As of Monday, there had been nearly 1,600 aftershocks in the province.
Rescuers are using aerial monitoring and a helicopter to search for survivors, with no reports of missing individuals. The government has prepared an emergency field hospital in affected areas, requiring neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons to treat injuries.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Indonesia celebrates 81st Independence Day, enjoys golden friendship with the UAE and a future of shared growth gulfnews.com
- Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day koreatimes.co.kr
- Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day nst.com.my
- Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day mainichi.jp
- Indonesia marks 81st Independence Day with patriotic celebrations, solemn remembrance freemalaysiatoday.com
- Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 53, overshadowing Independence Day euronews.com
- Indonesia strengthens NTT quake response on Independence Day en.antaranews.com
- Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day sabcnews.com
