NTT quake survivors await aid as tremors continue
Four days after a powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), residents in remote parts of East Manggarai were still waiting for assistance on Tuesday, with many sleeping in makeshift tents as continuing aftershocks kept them away from their damaged homes.
In the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday, survivors in remote parts of East Manggarai remain awaiting aid as aftershocks continue to shake the region, according to reports. With the death toll from the magnitude-7.7 quake now reaching 70, authorities have warned that aftershocks could persist for up to a month.
In Elar district, residents have been sleeping in makeshift tents, grappling with damaged communications infrastructure and power outages, which have hindered their ability to receive information about relief efforts. Ejhi Serlenso, a 32-year-old Elar resident, expressed frustration over the lack of network connectivity and electricity in the area, emphasizing that the government must directly reach remote villages rather than relying solely on messaging groups.
Residents urgently require food, clean water, and tents to address their immediate needs. While search and rescue teams have shifted their focus toward recovery efforts following the confirmation that no further people were reported missing, the challenges posed by ongoing aftershocks and damaged infrastructure continue to hinder relief operations.
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