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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Indonesian government deploys military aid to Flores following earthquake

The Indonesian government has declared a 14-day state of emergency and deployed over 1,800 military and police personnel to provide food, medicine, and shelter to thousands of residents on Flores island following a powerful earthquake. The disaster has resulted in at least 68 deaths, over 200 injuries, and the displacement of approximately 19,000 people.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Manggarai and surrounding areas face immediate shortages of food, clean water, and medical care due to widespread infrastructure damage, including the destruction of over 4,500 homes and 122 health facilities.

Key Facts

  • At least 68 people confirmed dead.
  • More than 200 people injured.
  • Approximately 19,000 people displaced into temporary shelters.
  • Over 4,500 homes damaged or destroyed.
  • 122 health facilities, 252 schools, and 84 places of worship damaged.
  • 14-day state of emergency declared for the province.
  • 1,800 military and police personnel deployed for relief efforts.
  • 100 metric tons of emergency aid being distributed.
  • 1,576 aftershocks recorded since the initial quake.
  • Earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) at 6 a.m. Saturday.

Who's Mentioned

personAbdul Muhari“Deputy Chief of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB)”locationRuteng“Town serving as a hub for emergency field hospitals”organizationBNPB“National Disaster Management Agency”locationFlores“Island in East Nusa Tenggara province”organizationU.S. Geological Survey“Provided seismic data on the earthquake”personPrabowo Subianto“President of Indonesia”