Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:25pm on 16 Aug 2026,Sunday International
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 53 people and displacing around 5,000 residents. More than 130 people were injured, while rescuers continued searching for survivors in areas hit by landslides and collapsed buildings. The shallow quake damaged more than 900 homes and disrupted roads and other infrastructure. Hundreds of aftershocks have followed, adding to fears among residents sheltering in temporary camps. A tsunami warning was issued after the quake but was later lifted. Emergency teams are delivering food, water and medical supplies as authorities assess the full extent of the damage. (PC: BBC)
