Indonesian government disaster agency
Appears in 4 stories
Coordinating emergency response and damage assessment
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the Flores Sea before dawn on August 15, local time, 68 kilometers (42 miles) north-northwest of Ende, Indonesia. At least 47 people died, buildings collapsed across the region, and small tsunamis reached 16 coastal locations in four provinces.
Updated Sep 2
Coordinating search, rescue, and relief
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the sea off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people and toppling buildings. Authorities ordered coastal evacuations and issued a tsunami warning. Waves under one meter were recorded before the warning was lifted.
Updated Aug 15
Leads disaster assessment, coordination, and reconstruction planning
In late November 2025, Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra, unleashing days of extreme rainfall that triggered catastrophic floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The disaster killed at least 950 people, left 274 missing, injured thousands, and displaced about a million people—one of Southeast Asia's deadliest recent climate disasters.
Updated May 10
Primary coordinator of disaster response and data in Sumatra
In late November 2025, Cyclone Senyar dumped extreme rainfall on Sumatra, unleashing floods and landslides across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. By January 4, 2026, authorities reported at least 1,177 deaths, 165 missing, and more than 3.3 million people affected, with around 1.1 million displaced across 52 cities and regencies.
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