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Trans Flores Access Reopened After Clearing Landslides Post-Earthquake

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Officials are clearing landslides on the Trans Flores Highway in Ende, East Nusa Tenggara, caused by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on August 15, 2026.
  • The landslides had blocked the main inter-city access on Flores Island, hindering mobility and aid distribution.
  • Clearing operations aim to restore infrastructure and speed up recovery for earthquake-affected residents.

Authorities are using excavators to clear landslide debris from the Trans Flores Highway in Ende, East Nusa Tenggara. The blockage resulted from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the region on August 15, 2026.

The landslides covered parts of the Trans Flores Highway in Bray Village, Ende Utara District. This disruption had severed the primary route connecting cities on Flores Island, significantly impeding the movement of residents and the delivery of essential aid to those affected by the earthquake.

The clearing operations, which commenced on Saturday, August 22, 2026, are a crucial part of the post-disaster infrastructure recovery efforts. By reopening the vital highway, officials aim to expedite the restoration of mobility for the local population and ensure a smoother distribution of aid and logistical support to the earthquake survivors.

The efforts are expected to accelerate the recovery process for communities impacted by the powerful earthquake, restoring connectivity and facilitating essential services.

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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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