Indonesia earthquake toll rises to five in East Nusa Tenggara

The death toll from a magnitude 7 earthquake in Indonesia's Flores Sea has risen to five, officials confirmed Saturday. The earthquake, which struck the Flores Sea, caused casualties in East Nusa Tenggara province.

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The temporary death toll from reports received is five people, two in Sikka and three in Manggarai.

Governor Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena stated that two people died in Sikka and three in Manggarai. "The temporary death toll from reports received is five people," he said during a press conference. He noted that the earthquake's impact was widespread across Flores, making immediate damage assessment difficult.

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Because the impact is almost all over Flores, it is not yet possible to be certain about the damage.

Emergency response teams, including military, police, SAR, and disaster management agencies, are working on evacuations and damage assessments. A public kitchen will be established to support displaced residents, with food supplies identified as the most pressing need. Provincial police have been ordered to assist affected communities, emphasizing that no one should be left to fend for themselves.

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The public kitchen will be opened soon to help the displaced residents, and what is most needed right now is food supplies for the residents.