Indonesian disaster management authorities urged residents along the coastal areas of Flores Island to evacuate immediately toward higher ground following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that triggered a tsunami warning on August 15, according to reports from ANSA, Espansione TV, and Giornale di Brescia.
Evacuation Orders Issued for Flores Island Coastal Communities
Communities living along the northern and southern coasts of Flores, as well as surrounding southern islands, received urgent calls for self-evacuation, according to Abdul Muhari, an official with the national disaster management agency BNPB, who spoke with local broadcaster Kompas TV. Officials instructed residents to distance themselves from the coastline by moving more than two kilometers inland or seeking refuge in hilly areas situated at elevations greater than 10 meters.
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BNPB Guidelines and Safety Measures After Magnitude 7.7 Quake
According to statements broadcast on Kompas TV by BNPB official Abdul Muhari, the primary directive for residents involves rapid vertical and horizontal evacuation away from vulnerable waterfront zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Indonesia?
The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.7, according to reports from ANSA.
Which areas were told to evacuate?
Authorities instructed residents along the northern and southern coasts of Flores Island, the southern islands, and the wider southern region to evacuate, as reported by BNPB official Abdul Muhari.
How far inland should residents move?
Officials advised residents to move more than two kilometers inland or seek hilly terrain higher than 10 meters, according to Kompas TV interviews.
Which agency issued the warnings?
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) issued the evacuation advisories through official statements.
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