Thecuy.com, Nusa Tenggara Timur – A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) region early Saturday, causing profound sorrow. By Sunday, 47 people were reported dead and over 9,200 residents were displaced due to the catastrophic quake.
Key Facts on Casualties and Displaced Persons
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that the death toll reached 47, with 101 injured. Displaced persons are spread across several sites, with the largest concentrations in Sikka Regency (3,356 people) and Manggarai Regency (2,078 people).
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In Sikka Regency, 1,356 residents are taking shelter at GOR Samador, while the remainder are staying in 10 independent evacuation sites. Additionally, hundreds of people are also displaced in Nagekeo, Bima City (West Nusa Tenggara), and the Selayar Islands (South Sulawesi).
Distribution of Fatalities
- Manggarai: 23 deaths
- Manggarai Timur: 17 deaths
- Sikka: 4 deaths
- Manggarai Barat: 1 death
- Ende: 1 death
- Nagekeo: 1 death
Damage Impact and Urgent Needs
The earthquake also caused severe damage to residential areas and public facilities. A total of 914 houses were heavily damaged, 126 moderately damaged, and 317 lightly damaged. Damage also affected 93 schools, 36 health facilities, and 38 government offices in the impacted region.
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According to BNPB reports, survivors in Manggarai urgently require emergency assistance, including:
- Emergency tents
- 30 tons of rice
- Medicines
- 1,000 blankets
- Velbed and mats
- Clean water supply
- Generators for lighting
Response Efforts and Assistance Focus
The Acting Head of the BNPB Data, Information, and Communication Center for Disaster Management, Berton SP Panjaitan, stressed that meeting the basic rights and logistical needs of the displaced is the top priority during this emergency response. Ongoing coordination continues to ensure that aid can be quickly delivered to evacuation sites.
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This situation underscores the importance of preparedness and rapid response in dealing with natural disasters to minimize losses and assist in accelerating the recovery process in the affected areas.
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