BMKG warns coastal communities as Hunter’s Moon nears Flores
BMKG says the Hunter’s Moon will occur on 26 October 2026 and urges coastal communities to remain alert to possible tidal flooding around the full-moo…
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Ghaura Chocolatier Opens Flores Chocolate Outlet in Labuan Bajo
Ghaura Chocolatier opened on Jalan Alo Tanis in Labuan Bajo on 22 October 2026. Its 12 variants use Flores and East Nusa Tenggara ingredients, while p…
Flores residents react to alleged BNPB disaster-fund corruption
Flores residents reacted after the KPK’s 13 October 2026 operation involving 14 people over alleged corruption in BNPB disaster-fund procurement. Five…
What do 2025 fisheries figures reveal about Flores and NTT?
Official 2025 data show why fisheries production and fishermen’s welfare tell different stories across Flores and Nusa Tenggara Timur, including the p…
BMKG warns of 2,5-metre waves in Komodo waters
BMKG forecast 1,25 to 2,5 metre waves in Komodo National Park waters from 21 October 2026 through Thursday morning, 22 October 2026 WITA. Fishing boat…
BMKG forecasts partly cloudy weather across Flores on Monday
BMKG forecasts mostly partly cloudy weather across East Nusa Tenggara on 19 October 2026, with temperatures up to 34 degrees Celsius and fog or haze i…
BMKG reports M5,1 earthquake offshore near Ruteng
BMKG updated the earthquake’s magnitude to M5,1 and said it struck offshore near Ruteng without tsunami potential. Tremors were felt in Labuan Bajo an…
BMKG forecasts Maumere temperatures up to 35°C on 17 October
BMKG forecast Maumere among East Nusa Tenggara locations reaching 35°C on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Most areas were expected to be clear or partly cl…
How official data explain Flores’ economy beyond tourism
Official data show Flores’ economy through several lenses: provincial growth, district investment, accommodation occupancy and sector statistics—not t…
BMKG warns Labuan Bajo boat operators of waves up to 4 metres
BMKG warned fishermen and ferry operators of waves reaching 4 metres in Indonesian waters from 15 to 18 October 2026, with additional moderate-wave ri…
What Lewotobi Risk Maps Mean for Village Protection in Flores
A Flores policy analysis links Lewotobi recovery to village-level protection based on disaster-risk maps. Reports say housing remains uncertain for af…
BMKG warns of heat and wildfire risks in Maumere
BMKG forecast temperatures of up to 35°C in Maumere and other parts of East Nusa Tenggara on 16 October 2026. Winds could reach 37 km/h in three areas…
How much rice does Flores produce? Official figures explained
Official statistics show Flores regencies dominated NTT’s paddy production by harvested area, while agencies report separate totals for paddy and mill…
BMKG sets safer rebuilding rules for Flores after earthquake
BMKG said Flores was stable enough for rehabilitation and reconstruction to begin, with geophysical and soil data guiding earthquake-resistant rebuild…
Flores advocacy team serves legal notice over earthquake response
A Flores disaster victims’ advocacy team served a legal notice on seven government institutions over alleged negligence after the August earthquake, d…
