{
  "id": 955757,
  "title": "Flores Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 5, Says NTT Governor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/flores-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-5-says-ntt-governor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T04:43:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2117566/flores-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-5-says-ntt-governor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "East Nusa Tenggara Governor Melki Laka Lena announced that the death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Mbay, Nagekeo Regency, has risen to five. Speaking at a press conference in Kupang on Saturday, Lena noted that two victims died in Maumere, Sikka Regency, while three others died in Manggarai Regency. The fatalities were believed to have been caused by falling debris. Further confirmation of the cause would be provided after his visit to Flores.\n\nMelki emphasized that the northern part of Flores bore the brunt of the earthquake, with the epicenter in Nagekeo. Several roads and landslides were reported following the disaster. He added that detailed casualty data would be presented after his assessment of the situation.\n\nThe President and several ministers have been directed to visit the affected areas, with the provincial government tasked with rapidly verifying data to ensure prompt distribution of emergency relief. The immediate priority remains evacuating earthquake victims to safety, and supermarkets have been asked to distribute food to those in need. Lena himself would travel to Flores on Saturday afternoon to inspect disaster locations in Maumere and other sites.",
  "summary": "NTT Governor Melki Laka Lena confirmed five fatalities following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Flores Island.",
  "key_points": [
    "Death toll from magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Flores rises to 5",
    "Two victims died in Maumere, three in Manggarai Regency",
    "Governor Melki Laka Lena to inspect disaster locations in Flores"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rising death toll and widespread damage indicate that the northern part of Flores will face a significant relief effort to address urgent needs for safety, food, and emergency assistance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Death Toll From Indonesia Earthquake Rises To 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/world-death-toll-from-indonesia-earthquake-rises-to-20",
        "published": "2026-08-15T04:49:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}