A magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Flores Island in Indonesia has killed at least 68 people, and the number of displaced persons is estimated to be around 13,000. More than 1,500 aftershocks have occurred since the earthquake, and residents in the affected areas are living outdoors for safety. The Indonesian government has dispatched military and air force aircraft to carry out relief efforts, but support for isolated areas due to road closures caused by landslides is insufficient. Affected residents are calling for swift government assistance and expressing their difficulties. Flores Island has a history of being hit by strong earthquakes and tsunamis, and is known as a region vulnerable to earthquake disasters.
