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Flooding and Landslides Across Indonesia, January 2021: Information Bulletin
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This bulletin is issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Indonesian Red Cross – Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), are continuing to monitor and respond to the situation with local and national resources. The Palang Merah Indonesia is currently requesting for DREF to supports it operation in South Kalimantan and West Sumatra.
Situation Updates
Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency predicts the peak of La Nina to occur in December 2020 and January 2021. The peak of La Nina coincides with the peak of rainy season which usually occurs between January and February. The agency also states that this phenomenon could increase precipitation which triggers heavy rainfall across the country. During this period, Indonesia f
6.2-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 42, injures hundreds
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Regional authorities scramble for tents, food, medicines
Authorities flag risk of more aftershocks
JAKARTA: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia s Sulawesi island on Friday, killing at least 42 and injuring hundreds, with several others trapped under the rubble.
Dozens of aftershocks also followed, with authorities warning of more quakes that could trigger a tsunami.
Thousands of frightened residents fled their homes for higher ground when the quake struck 6km (4 miles) northeast of the town of Majene, at a depth of just 10km, shortly before 1:30am.
The quake and aftershocks damaged more than 300 homes and two hotels, as well as flattening a hospital and the office of a regional governor, where authorities told
At least 35 people were killed after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia s West Sulawesi province on Friday, the National Disaster Management Agency said.