Tae Nipi Waterfall draws attention in East Manggarai
Tae Nipi Waterfall in East Manggarai remains little known, with access requiring a walk of about three kilometres from Kanun Hamlet. Reports say the s…
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Komodo National Park covers 178,746.39 hectares
A November 1 overview puts Komodo National Park at 178,746.39 hectares and about 147 islands. The count includes five main and 142 smaller islands.
Aftershock shakes Manggarai and Nagekeo
BMKG reported a shallow earthquake northeast of Manggarai on 3 November 2026. The tremor was felt in Manggarai and Nagekeo, with no tsunami potential.
Why Flores and nearby islands face high disaster risk
Flores and its neighbouring islands sit in a volcanic and seismic zone. Indonesia’s 2025 risk index places East Nusa Tenggara in the high-risk categor…
Travel feature profiles Komodo National Park’s area and biodiversity
A travel feature published on 1 November 2026 profiles Komodo and Kelimutu national parks, citing Komodo’s area, islands and wildlife without announci…
Reports highlight Komodo National Park’s wildlife and marine habitats
Reports describe Komodo National Park as a habitat for Komodo dragons and yellow-crested cockatoos, with coral reefs, fish and larger marine animals i…
PT Krisrama reports Nangahale resident over WhatsApp comment
PT Krisrama reported Nangahale resident Ricky Fernandes to Sikka police on 30 October 2026 over a WhatsApp comment. The complaint is part of a long-ru…
BMKG warns of thunderstorm risk in Labuan Bajo on 1 November
BMKG forecasts thick cloud, rain and a chance of thunderstorms in Labuan Bajo on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Nearby waters also face a warning of wind gu…
What does Flores’ geothermal potential mean for electricity access?
Flores was designated Indonesia’s first geothermal island in 2017, but official figures on potential, permitted plants and electricity access describe…
Maumere conference calls for stronger services for disaster-affected residents
A two-day civil-society conference in Maumere issued demands on disaster recovery, public services, justice and protection for women and children acro…
Stipas Ruteng schedules commissioning mass for new graduates
Stipas St. Sirilus Ruteng will hold a 30 October commissioning mass for new graduates after a Society 5.0 higher-education seminar in Ruteng.
Flores earthquake toll reaches 156 as 102,243 homes are affected
A BNPB dashboard accessed on October 27 recorded 156 deaths and 1,620 people injured or sick in the Flores earthquake sequence. NTT logged 102,243 aff…
BMKG forecasts afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo
BMKG forecast a brief afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026. Light rain was also possible in five other NTT areas, while rain-warnin…
Task-force review finds problems at six Flores geothermal sites
A Floresa analysis published on 28 October 2026 said a 2025 East Nusa Tenggara task-force investigation found environmental problems, social conflict…
Funding cuts stall bridge and road projects in West Manggarai
Funding reductions have halted the Wae Impor Bridge and left the Hita–Bari road unfinished in inland West Manggarai, with officials pointing to lower…
