BMKG warns of hazardous seas in NTT waters from 7 to 10 October
BMKG warned of moderate waves in southern NTT waters from 7 to 10 October, with higher seas possible in western Sumba Strait and safety risks for ferr…
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Why rural poverty remains higher across Flores and NTT
NTT’s latest official figures show poverty declining in 2025, while rural residents remained far more likely to be poor than urban residents across th…
How many tourists visited Flores and nearby islands in 2025?
Official tourism data show a 15.4% rise in visits across the Labuan Bajo Flores coordination area in 2025, even as East Nusa Tenggara’s province-wide…
PLN Restores Flores Electricity, Delivers Aid Near Labuan Bajo
PLN said Flores’ electricity network was fully restored after the 15 August 2026 earthquake. The utility also delivered aid across nine regencies, inc…
BMKG forecasts rain in Ruteng on Wednesday
BMKG forecast light rain in Ruteng on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, amid mostly partly cloudy conditions across NTT. Highland areas including Bajawa and…
Two Aftershocks Rattle North of Ruteng, Manggarai
Two aftershocks measuring 4.6 and 4.0 were felt north of Ruteng on 4 October 2026. BMKG said the events were part of the Flores aftershock sequence an…
When is the best time to visit Flores? Official data explain the seasons
Official tourism and climate data show why Flores cannot be reduced to one visitor season: BPS counts activity by area, while BMKG tracks rainfall and…
Wae Rebo offers a highland cultural stop beyond Labuan Bajo
A 2 October 2026 travel report presents Wae Rebo in Manggarai as a cultural destination beyond Labuan Bajo. Reaching the village requires a three- to…
Magnitude-4.7 Earthquake Strikes North of Ruteng, Manggarai
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 40 kilometres north of Ruteng on 4 October 2026. BMKG reported light shaking in Manggarai and no tsunami potential.
Komodo Park Opens At Least 500 Daily Slots in Stages
BTNK is releasing at least 500 additional Komodo National Park visitor slots per day in stages for September–December 2026, rather than opening the al…
Shopee Farma and BNPB deliver earthquake aid across Flores
Shopee Farma and BNPB sent medicines and medical equipment to evacuation posts in Ende, Manggarai and Ruteng for earthquake-affected residents in Nusa…
BMKG Forecasts Cloudy Weather, Light Rain in Manggarai
BMKG forecasts mostly cloudy weather across East Nusa Tenggara on 3 October 2026, with possible light rain in Manggarai and daytime rain in Ruteng.
Labuan Bajo Café Promotes Flores Chocolate and Coffee
Cafe Ghaura Coklat in Labuan Bajo is presenting locally produced chocolate and coffee to visitors. Its menu uses names linked to attractions including…
BMKG forecasts afternoon rain in Ruteng on Saturday
BMKG forecasts cloudy or heavily overcast conditions across most of East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday, with possible light afternoon rain in Ruteng that…
Undana expands Flores earthquake mental-health response
Universitas Nusa Cendana reported expanded mental-health support for earthquake-affected Flores communities and said its fifth response team had been…