BNPB Accelerates Air and Sea Aid Distribution for NTT Earthquake Victims

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is expediting the distribution of humanitarian aid to victims of the earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) province, utilizing both air and sea routes to ensure urgent needs are met. This accelerated effort aims to swiftly deliver essential supplies to the affected population.

BNPB officials, including Deputy for Logistics and Equipment Andi Eviana and Acting Director of Logistics Optimization Brigjen TNI Herry Setiono, have coordinated with the Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. This collaboration focuses on securing rapid logistical support and air transport capabilities to reach the disaster-stricken regions effectively.

Operations, which began on Saturday, August 15, 2026, involve multiple agencies and humanitarian partners. On Monday alone, three heavy-lift TNI AU aircraft transported approximately 40,567 kilograms of aid. Deliveries included essential food packages from the Presidential Secretariat, field hospital tents, and medical supplies from the Health Crisis Center and the Ministry of Defense.

By August 17, a total of seven flights had delivered over 101,494 kilograms of logistics to NTT. The distribution effort is further supported by naval vessels from the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), which are transporting aid from Tanjung Priok Port to various ports in NTT. This multi-modal approach underscores the commitment to reaching all affected areas efficiently.