Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
REO, Indonesia — Thousands of people were still waiting for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores as the country marked its 81st Independence Day on Monday, days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 others and damaged hundreds of homes and other buildings. Many residents on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province spent the day mourning victims and…
Flores, Indonesia - In the days leading up to Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, thousands of residents on the island of Flores were still awaiting aid following a devastating earthquake that claimed at least 68 lives, injured over 200 more, and damaged hundreds of homes and buildings. The day began with a somber atmosphere in the capital city of Jakarta, where President Prabowo Subianto addressed the nation, urging participants to pray for those affected by the disaster in East Nusa Tenggara and other regions. A moment of silence was observed in honor of the country's independence heroes.
The earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday, causing significant damage. Over 1,300 homes were affected, with nearly 250 destroyed on Flores alone. Approximately 5,000 people were temporarily displaced, seeking refuge in makeshift shelters. The National Disaster Management Agency reported that 213 individuals sustained injuries due to the quake. In response to the catastrophe, the governor of East Nusa Tenggara province declared a 14-day emergency period.
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