Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53
Summary
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have found six more bodies after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, raising the death toll to 53. Thousands of people remain outside their homes, fearing aftershocks as rescuers work to clear landslides and reach isolated villages.Key Facts
- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia near the island of Flores.
- The death toll has risen to 53, with 135 people injured.
- More than 900 homes were destroyed and about 450 damaged in East Nusa Tenggara province.
- About 5,000 people have been forced into temporary shelters.
- Rescue workers are clearing landslides blocking roads and searching for survivors.
- Communication and power outages are making rescue efforts difficult.
- At least 995 aftershocks have been recorded; 46 were felt by residents.
- Indonesia is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an area prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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