Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island leaves thousands awaiting aid
A powerful earthquake has struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing 48 people and leaving thousands of residents waiting for aid. The 7.7-magnitude quake hit early yesterday and was followed by hundreds of aftershocks, according to the national disaster agency. People in several areas have been left without electricity and telecommunications, while at least one emergency access road remains blocked.The agency said at least 101 people were injured, while about 5,000 residents fled their homes after the shallow offshore quake. Its spokesman, Berton Suar Pelita Panjaitan, said the death toll rose by one between Saturday night and Sunday morning. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 04:30 LONDON
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