Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
LAMBA LEDA, Indonesia — Thousands of people remained displaced on the Indonesian island of Flores on Tuesday, three days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 70 people, injured nearly 1,200 others and damaged thousands of homes . The disaster left many children struggling with fear and trauma. More than 40,000 people were sheltering in tents, evacuation centers and makeshift camps after…
LAMBA LEDA, Indonesia - Three days after a devastating earthquake claimed at least 70 lives, injured over 1,000 and left thousands homeless, fear continues to grip the children of Flores, an Indonesian island. The disaster, which struck early on Saturday, has forced more than 40,000 people into temporary shelters, including tents, evacuation centers and makeshift camps.
The quake, measuring 10 kilometers deep, caused extensive damage to homes, health facilities, schools, offices and places of worship. Amid the chaos, children at crowded evacuation camps were seen playing under tarpaulin shelters while receiving psychosocial support and basic necessities.
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