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BNPB: NTT Provincial Government Prepares Emergency Response Status Post-Earthquake

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The provincial government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) in Indonesia is processing a declaration of a 14-day disaster response status following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake.
  • Several affected regencies, including Manggarai, Ngada, and East Manggarai, have already established their own emergency response periods, with Manggarai setting a 90-day status.
  • The earthquake has caused over 5,000 people to evacuate, resulted in 47 deaths, and led to extensive damage to buildings, with ongoing efforts to provide medical aid and assess the situation.

The provincial government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) in Indonesia is preparing to declare a 14-day disaster response status in the wake of a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Nagekeo. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed that the provincial administration is processing the necessary documents for this declaration.

Responding to the escalation of the disaster, the NTT Provincial Government is processing a decree to establish a disaster response status for the next 14 days.

— Berton SP PanjaitanExplaining the provincial government's immediate action following the earthquake.

Several regencies within NTT have already officially enacted their own emergency measures. Manggarai has declared a 90-day disaster response status, while Ngada has established a 30-day period. East Manggarai has also declared an emergency status until September 4. These declarations include the formation of command posts to coordinate relief efforts. A field hospital has been set up in Reok District, Manggarai, to provide emergency medical services.

Manggarai has established a Disaster Response Status for 90 days (August 15 – November 13, 2026) through Bupati Decree No. 319 of 2026, followed by the formation of a command post through Decree No. 320 of 2026.

— Berton SP PanjaitanDetailing the specific emergency measures taken by Manggarai Regency.

The earthquake has displaced more than 5,000 residents across NTT. Tragically, 47 lives have been lost, with the highest number of fatalities reported in Manggarai and East Manggarai. Additionally, 101 people have sustained injuries. The disaster has also caused widespread damage to buildings. The largest concentration of displaced individuals is in Sikka Regency, with over 3,300 people seeking shelter in various locations.

However, the handling team is still trying to find alternative routes because the land access connecting Ende-Nagekeo is still cut off due to the earthquake.

— Berton SP PanjaitanHighlighting the challenges in transportation and access to affected areas.

Despite the severe impact, some logistical routes are operational, including the Larantuka-Maumere road. However, the road connecting Ende and Nagekeo remains cut off due to the earthquake's damage. Joint teams and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) are continuing to conduct data collection and verification in the affected areas. The seismic activity has been followed by 341 aftershocks, underscoring the ongoing instability.

The disaster has claimed the lives of 47 people, with the most deaths in Manggarai Regency (23) and East Manggarai Regency (17).

— Berton SP PanjaitanReporting the casualty figures from the earthquake.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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