Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 100, over 1,600 injured
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The death toll from the August 15 earthquake in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province has risen to 100, with more than 1,600 injured. The head of the disaster mitigation agency, Suharyanto, said the toll increased after several hospitalised victims died from their injuries. Rescue operations continue as authorities distribute aid by helicopter, truck, and motorcycle.
Key Facts
- The earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on August 15 with a magnitude of 7.7.
- More than 73,000 homes were damaged and about 180,000 people were evacuated.
- The disaster mitigation agency head Suharyanto reported the death toll rose after several hospitalised victims died from injuries.
- Thousands of aftershocks followed the main earthquake.
Casualty Toll
The death toll from the earthquake in eastern Indonesia reached 100 people, according to Reuters. More than 1,600 people were injured as of the latest report. Suharyanto, head of the disaster mitigation agency, said the number of dead increased after several people in hospitals died from their injuries.
Damage and Evacuations
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on August 15. Thousands of aftershocks damaged more than 73,000 homes. About 180,000 people were evacuated from affected areas.
Rescue and Aid
Rescue operations are still ongoing, authorities said. Humanitarian aid was distributed to those near the epicentre using helicopters, trucks, and motorcycles. This earthquake was the deadliest in Indonesia since 2022.
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Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 100, over 1,600 injured
