Lewotobi shelter deaths reach 87 in Flores Timur

Larantuka — Deaths among residents of temporary shelters for survivors of the Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption reached 87 between 2024 and November 2026 in Flores Timur, according to a report published on November 10, 2026.

The report by Ekorantt said the total covered Hokeng Jaya, Nawokote, Klatanlo and Dulipali villages. It said the figures for Nobo and Podor and Kampung Baru hamlets in Boru village had not been disclosed.

Residents have remained in temporary shelters in Konga village, Titehena district, for about two years. The report described hot conditions, cramped homes, limited privacy and sanitation problems.

It said some shelters house two or three families in one unit. The report also described shortages of clean water and the risk of flooding and landslides during the rainy season.

Why it matters to Flores readers

The reported death toll highlights the health and safety risks facing displaced communities while permanent housing remains incomplete. Conditions in temporary shelters also affect residents in an area visited by people travelling through Flores Timur.

A separate report said permanent housing construction for eruption victims had begun at four relocation sites. It said two sites were under construction, while two others remained in technical preparation and land development.

The Lewotobi Laki-laki eruptions in East Flores occurred in November 2024 and March 2025. The separate report said 500 families required relocation after volcanic activity continued through October 2025.

Sources

• Ekorantt — regional news organisation
• dompetdhuafa.org
• bnpb.go.id
• rri.co.id
• nu.or.id
• halokupang.com