Earthquake Hits Flores Indonesia | Lubbock News

A devastating earthquake rattled Flores, Indonesia, triggering deadly landslides that buried entire villages and cut off key roads. With nearly a thousand aftershocks shaking the region — though most went unnoticed — over 100 people were injured and forced to flee their homes. Rescue teams raced against time amid broken communications and power outages, while aid workers scrambled to deliver food, water, and medicine to isolated communities. The Trans-Flores Highway, vital for relief efforts, remains blocked. As Indonesia, perched on the volatile Ring of Fire, continues to face seismic threats, the focus is on reaching those still trapped and restoring essential services — one village at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b120fb16189a4a5