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Indonesia's Energy Ministry Sends 48 Generators to Quake-Hit East Nusa Tenggara

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is deploying 48 generators to health facilities in East Nusa Tenggara following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake.
  • The generators will power temporary health posts and clinics, ensuring vital medical services are not disrupted by power outages.
  • The initiative is part of a broader emergency response effort, including establishing 30 emergency posts, to support affected communities during the recovery phase.

Jakarta, Indonesia – In the wake of a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is stepping in to ensure critical health services remain operational. The ministry is dispatching 48 generators to support health facilities in the quake-affected regions.

These generators are crucial for powering temporary health posts and clinics, many of which are operating out of tents in the aftermath of the disaster. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized the importance of this support, stating, "The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is sending 48 generators for the health post tents for treatment, and they do not have generators." He added that uninterrupted energy supply is vital to prevent disruptions in medical care for the earthquake victims.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is sending 48 generators for the health post tents for treatment, and they do not have generators.

— Bahlil LahadaliaMinister of Energy and Mineral Resources explaining the need for the generator deployment.

The 48 generators will be distributed across seven districts impacted by the earthquake. Beyond providing power, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with the energy and mineral resources sector, has established approximately 30 emergency response posts. These posts aim to bolster the handling of the affected population and ensure basic services continue during the emergency response period.

President Joko Widodo visited Nagekeo Regency in NTT to assess the disaster response firsthand. He offered condolences to the families who lost loved ones and assured them of the government's ongoing commitment to monitoring the situation and providing aid. The President stressed that the government would continue to assist the affected communities through the emergency phase and into the recovery and reconstruction process. The earthquake, which struck on August 15, 2026, caused widespread damage across Flores Island, leading to a significant increase in the number of displaced people.

I convey to all the people of Flores, the disaster-affected areas, my condolences, to those who lost their families.

— Joko WidodoPresident of Indonesia offering condolences to victims of the earthquake.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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