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Indonesia: Flash Update #2 - Earthquake and Tsunami – Flores and surrounding areas
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Indonesian Society for Disaster Management , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Many people have been displaced, with numbers reported to be around 9,290.
Local residents are affected by the recent disaster. Many people have been displaced, with numbers reported to be around 9,290. Some of these individuals are from Sikka, Manggarai, and Nagekeo.
The provincial government has taken steps to address the situation. A special status has been declared, which will help with providing necessary services. This includes support for basic needs and recovery efforts.
Further information about the disaster and the response can be found through official channels, including updates from the relevant authorities.
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Category: disaster Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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