Two Aftershocks Rattle North of Ruteng, Manggarai
Two aftershocks measuring 4.6 and 4.0 were felt north of Ruteng on 4 October 2026. BMKG said the events were part of the Flores aftershock sequence an…
Flores & Beyond
Stories from across Flores and the surrounding islands.
When is the best time to visit Flores? Official data explain the seasons
Official tourism and climate data show why Flores cannot be reduced to one visitor season: BPS counts activity by area, while BMKG tracks rainfall and…
East Manggarai begins 90-day post-earthquake recovery transition
East Manggarai has shifted from emergency response to a 90-day transition toward recovery after the Flores earthquake, with basic services and tempora…
Wae Sano Residents Hold Barong Wae Water Ritual
Residents of Wae Sano held Barong Wae at Wae Kuta spring on 6 October 2026, honouring water, ancestors and the spring’s guardian through Manggarai cus…
Manggarai Timur shifts Flores earthquake response to recovery
Manggarai Timur shifted the Flores earthquake response into recovery transition under decree HK/72/Tahun 2026 after emergency status ended on 26 Septe…
Magnitude-4.7 Earthquake Strikes North of Ruteng, Manggarai
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 40 kilometres north of Ruteng on 4 October 2026. BMKG reported light shaking in Manggarai and no tsunami potential.
Southwest Sumba earthquake revised to magnitude 5.9, no tsunami potential
BMKG revised the earthquake from an initial magnitude of 6.1 to 5.9, said it had no tsunami potential and recorded 62 aftershocks by 8:05 a.m. local t…
BMKG Forecasts Cloudy Weather, Light Rain in Manggarai
BMKG forecasts mostly cloudy weather across East Nusa Tenggara on 3 October 2026, with possible light rain in Manggarai and daytime rain in Ruteng.
West Manggarai promotes village attractions alongside Komodo National Park
West Manggarai tourism authorities are presenting village-based nature and cultural experiences, including Wae Rebo, as complementary attractions alon…
BNPB Begins Temporary Home for Manggarai Earthquake Family
BNPB began building a 4x6-metre temporary home for Antonius Lesing’s family in Satar Ngkeling, Manggarai, on Friday morning, 2 October 2026.
Ombudsman reports shelter and learning-tent gaps after Flores earthquake
Indonesia’s Ombudsman said earthquake-affected communities in Manggarai and West Manggarai still lacked some temporary shelters and emergency learning…
Home Ministry investigates 108 shelter deaths after Flores earthquake
The Home Ministry is checking reports that 108 Flores earthquake survivors died in shelters. BNPB said 22,383 people remained displaced across seven a…
East Nusa Tenggara governor renews support call for Flores quake victims
East Nusa Tenggara Governor Melki Laka Lena used the province’s 1 October ceremony to call for continued concern and practical support for Flores eart…
What BMKG’s village-level Ruteng forecast means for travellers
BMKG’s Ruteng table gives separate village forecasts for 1 October 2026. Wae Belang, Cumbi and Pong Lao are listed with haze or smoke and temperatures…
Haze affects Labuan Bajo and much of Flores
The Komodo Meteorological Station said haze affected Labuan Bajo and much of Flores on 29 and 30 September. Officials attributed it to a temperature i…
