Aid gaps persist as NTT quake displaces over 90,000
Many residents have chosen to remain in makeshift shelters rather than return home, not only because their houses were damaged but also because of fears triggered by the continuing tremors.
A powerful earthquake off the coast of Flores on August 15 triggered a displacement of over 90,000 individuals, with the death toll climbing to 75. The ongoing aftershocks have left residents in remote areas struggling to secure basic necessities such as food, clean water, and adequate shelter. Many have opted to remain in makeshift shelters rather than return home, driven by both the destruction to their homes and the continued tremors that instill fear.
The government has intensified aid deliveries and high-level visits to East Nusa Tenggara in response to the crisis. As of Thursday afternoon, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) had documented at least 3,752 aftershocks, contributing to the surge in the number of displaced people to 92,735 across seven regencies.
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