Race against time to find Indonesia earthquake survivors after 51 killed
- Rescue workers in eastern Indonesia are searching through rubble and landslide debris following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that killed at least 51 people.
- The offshore earthquake struck near Flores island, injuring over 100 people and displacing around 5,000 residents as more than 1,350 homes were damaged or destroyed.
- Thousands of residents spent the night outdoors in makeshift tents, fearing severe aftershocks after intense tremors shook the region.
- Search and rescue teams resumed operations after clearing landslides that blocked critical routes, including parts of the Trans-Flores Highway.
- Aid workers have begun distributing food, fresh water, and emergency supplies, though ongoing power outages and communication disruptions continue to hamper relief efforts.
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