Number of NTT Earthquake Refugees Continues to Increase, Reaching 92,735 People

The number of people displaced by the earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Indonesia, has surged to 92,735, with residents seeking temporary shelter in tents across various affected regions.

As of Thursday afternoon, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported the continuously increasing number of evacuees. These individuals have left their homes due to the earthquake's impact, finding refuge in temporary tent settlements, such as those set up in Barangkolong Field, Reo, Manggarai Regency.

Beyond immediate needs like food and clean water, the survivors require tents, family kits, hygiene supplies, and medical services. The government is actively distributing aid to numerous evacuation sites, including those in hard-to-reach areas. BNPB is conducting outreach to affected villages to ensure that basic necessities like food, water, temporary housing, and healthcare are provided.

The growing number of displaced persons presents significant challenges, extending beyond ensuring sufficient logistics. Reaching residents scattered across remote areas is a priority for the authorities. The ongoing efforts focus on meeting the fundamental needs of the affected population while they remain in temporary shelters.