Thousands displaced in Indonesia deadly earthquake
Around 5,000 people have been displaced by a powerful earthquake in Indonesia that has caused at least53 fatalities. Rescuers continue to search for survivors of the shallow magnitude 7.7 quake, which struck the island of Flores shortly before 05:00 local time on Saturday (22:00 GMT on Friday). Preliminary reports indicate more than 900 homes and … The post Thousands displaced in Indonesia deadly…
A powerful earthquake in Indonesia has left at least 53 people dead and displaced around 5,000 individuals. The magnitude 7.7 tremor struck the island of Flores early Saturday morning, causing significant damage to over 900 homes and hundreds more buildings. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that more than 3,300 people were displaced, with additional evacuations in nearby provinces.
Severe aftershocks followed the initial quake, with a magnitude 6.9 rumbling elsewhere in the country. The Manggarai province, particularly East and West Manggarai, suffered the most damage, with 25 deaths, 20 in East Manggarai, four in Sikka, and two in Ende. Schools, healthcare facilities, and government offices were among the structures affected, requiring emergency assistance.
Medical personnel in Ruteng Regional Hospital faced challenges due to collapsed ceilings, with patients treated in tents. The BNPB prioritized meeting basic needs and providing logistics for evacuees, dispatching emergency supplies to the affected areas.
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