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Indonesia: 7.7 earthquake strikes Flores, Plan Indonesia warns of grave risks to children and girls
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Plan International , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the current situation and response efforts can be found through organizations such as Plan Indonesia, which is actively involved in the relief efforts and conducting a needs assessment in the affected regions.
Damage has been reported in several areas after a significant seismic event. Homes and schools have been affected, and some roads are now impassable due to landslides. This has severely limited access to some communities.
Field staff are working with local agencies to assess the situation and check on the safety of vulnerable individuals. A thorough assessment is being conducted across several areas to determine the extent of the damage. Further information on the current situation and response efforts can be found through organizations such as Plan Indonesia, which is actively involved in the relief efforts and conducting a needs assessment in the affected regions.
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Category: disaster Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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