Ende reports Rp16 billion of presidential quake aid absorbed for Flores recovery
Authorities in Ende say around Rp16 billion of a Rp20 billion presidential assistance allocation for Flores earthquake recovery has already been absor…
Flores & Beyond
Stories from across Flores and the surrounding islands.
Social Affairs Ministry sends Rp609 million aid to NTT disaster survivors
Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has delivered Rp609.08 million in cash aid, relief goods and rehabilitation support to earthquake survivors and…
Fatma Saifullah Yusuf Leads Aid and Trauma Support for NTT Survivors
Around 400 disaster survivors from several districts in East Nusa Tenggara received food aid, compensation and child-focused trauma healing during a M…
Ngada Enters Recovery Transition, Plans Public Review of Earthquake Damage
Ngada district has entered an emergency-to-recovery transition following the 15 August Flores earthquake.
Sikka Prepares Rp20 Billion Presidential Grant Allocation for Earthquake Recovery
Sikka regency is preparing to allocate a Rp20 billion presidential grant for post-earthquake recovery, with the largest proposed share set aside for h…
Jokowi Sleeps in Palue Camp as Sikka Prepares Rp20 Billion Quake Aid
Former president Joko Widodo inspected earthquake damage and slept in a tent with displaced residents on Pulau Palue on 16 September 2026, as Sikka di…
Most Flores quake deaths occurred in shelters, prompting investigation calls
Indonesia’s disaster agency says 94 of 142 deaths linked to the August 15 Flores earthquake occurred in evacuation shelters, prompting civil society g…
BMKG says Flores aftershocks top 15,700 in first month and urges vigilance
Indonesia’s meteorology agency BMKG reports that 15,722 aftershocks have shaken Nusa Tenggara Timur in the 30 days after the 15 August 2026 Flores ear…
Flores aftershock tally hits 15,722 as seismic activity begins to decay
Indonesia’s meteorology agency says 15,722 aftershocks have rattled Flores in the 30 days since the 15 August magnitude 7.7 quake, with 190 felt by re…
BNPB clarifies 94 Flores quake deaths were indirect, not direct trauma
BNPB clarified that 94 people previously counted among Flores earthquake fatalities died later in evacuation shelters, not from direct quake trauma.
Aid helps two Manggarai Barat madrasahs continue classes after Flores quake
Manggarai Barat’s Religious Affairs Office has distributed tarpaulins, ropes and snack packages to two madrasahs, helping them set up temporary classr…
Manggarai DPRD Opens Debate on Targeted Changes to 2026 Budget
Manggarai’s regional legislature has opened a key plenary session on proposed changes to the regency’s 2026 budget, with political factions pressing f…
ASDP Ferries 63 Aid Vehicles on Labuan Bajo–Sape Route
PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry’s Labuan Bajo–Sape route has carried at least 63 vehicles loaded with humanitarian supplies, emergency equipment and volunteer…
NTT quake damaged 20 roads and 14 bridges, deputy PU minister says
Indonesia’s deputy public works minister says a preliminary assessment found damage to 20 road sections and 14 bridges in earthquake-affected parts of…
Flores aftershocks enter significant decay phase, BMKG reports
Indonesia’s BMKG says aftershocks from the August 15 Flores magnitude 7.7 earthquake are now in a significant decay phase, with more than 15,700 event…