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East Nusa Tenggara earthquake relief efforts intensify
Following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on August 15, 2026, which has claimed 70 lives and injured 1,182 people, large-scale relief efforts are underway across Flores and Nagekeo.
The Indonesian government has deployed six aircraft, including C-130J Super Hercules and Airbus A400M models, to expedite logistics. By the fifth day of the emergency response, 253 tons of aid, including food, water, and medical supplies, have been dispatched. The NTT Provincial Government reported receiving Rp4.359 billion in disaster relief funds from various regional governments and the public.
Various organizations are contributing to the recovery. Danantara Indonesia has collected Rp2.16 billion in donations, while the Association of All Indonesian Provincial Governments (APPSI) provided Rp150 million in aid. Corporate entities like Pegadaian are also distributing essential supplies such as tents, blankets, and sanitation kits.
To ensure immediate access to necessities, NTT Governor Melki Laka Lena issued a circular allowing earthquake victims to obtain basic goods from local shops on credit, with the provincial government promising to settle the costs later. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transportation is optimizing ferry and bus services to maintain connectivity and aid distribution in isolated areas.
Entities
Aesesa · BMKG · DPD RI · Danantara Indonesia · Human Initiative · Indonesian Air Force · Mbay · Melki Laka Lena · Nagekeo · Nusa Tenggara Timur · Pegadaian
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] APPSI distributed Rp150 million in humanitarian aid to Flores. www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian Air Force deployed six aircraft to deliver aid. en.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Danantara Indonesia collected Rp2.16 billion in donations for earthquake victims. economy.okezone.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake resulted in 70 deaths and 1,182 injuries as of August 18. en.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Governor Melki Laka Lena issued a circular allowing victims to take basic needs from local shops on credit. www.jpnn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck NTT on August 15, 2026. en.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NTT Provincial Government collected Rp4.359 billion in disaster relief funds by August 18. katadata.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government has sent 253 tons of logistics to NTT by the fifth day. news.okezone.com