How many people live in Flores and the surrounding islands?
Official figures place East Nusa Tenggara’s 2025 population at 5,742,564, while Flores is reported through separate regencies and Komodo National Park…
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What 17,073 Flores aftershocks mean for regional risk
BMKG said the Flores sequence had produced 17,073 aftershocks by 5 a.m. on September 21, after the August 15 magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The largest mea…
When does the dry season begin across Flores and nearby islands?
BMKG’s 2025 forecast shows that the dry season does not begin on one uniform date across Flores and nearby islands, with onset varying by climate zone…
BMKG warns of moderate waves around Komodo through 26 September
BMKG warned of moderate waves in Komodo National Park waters from 23 to 26 September 2026. South Sumba could see 2.5-to-3-metre waves through 24 Septe…
What Komodo’s investment-led conservation model means for Ata Modo
Komodo National Park’s investment-led tourism model is under scrutiny as Ata Modo residents oppose permitted infrastructure and debate continues over…
Eleven tourists pay IDR 19 million Komodo tour debt
Eleven foreign tourists paid IDR 19 million (about US$1,100) owed for a Komodo National Park tour on 22 September 2026 after police visited their acco…
BMKG warns of rough seas in Flores and Pantar waters
BMKG warned of 1,25–2,5 metre waves in several East Nusa Tenggara waters on 22–23 September 2026. Waves south of Sumba could reach 3,5 metres, posing…
BMKG flags early fog in Ruteng and Bajawa on 23 September
BMKG’s forecast for East Nusa Tenggara on 23 September 2026 is generally cloudy, with possible thick early-morning fog in Ruteng and Bajawa and temper…
BMKG warns of 2.5-metre waves near Komodo waters
BMKG warned of 1.25 to 2.5 metre waves in Komodo National Park waters and other NTT waters during a forecast period ending on 22 September 2026.
Flores Island Indonesia: where it is, how big it is and why it matters
Flores Island is eastern Indonesia’s long, mountainous gateway to Komodo, with a population of about 2 million and a 2026 earthquake that pushed it in…
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…
Komodo National Park’s Padar Island: where it is and how visits work
Padar Island sits at the heart of Komodo National Park, known for its ridge-top view over three bays. Here is where it is, how visitors reach it, and…
Wae Rebo to Close 2–3 October for Customary Family Ceremony
Tourist visits to Wae Rebo in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, will be suspended on 2–3 October 2026 for a customary family ceremony, according to local…
Ruteng’s Festival Golo Curu to Highlight Faith and Culture in October 2026
Festival Golo Curu “Maria Ratu Rosari” is set to bring Catholic pilgrimage, Manggarai cultural performances and small business exhibitions to Ruteng i…
Manggarai Barat Restricts Official Activity in 64 Election Villages
Manggarai Barat has barred official government activity in villages holding simultaneous village-head elections from Sept. 23-29, 2026, while keeping…
