Indonesia earthquake death toll reaches 53, thousands evacuated
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia has risen to 53. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and residents in affected areas are waiting for aid to arrive.
The death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia has risen to 53 as more casualties were confirmed. Officials said search and rescue operations continue in the rubble of collapsed buildings.
Thousands of people have been evacuated to safer areas, while families sheltering in temporary camps wait for aid teams to reach them with basic supplies. Damage to regional infrastructure is complicating efforts to deliver relief materials to some settlements.
Indonesia's disaster management agency said offers of international assistance are being assessed and that search operations will continue in the coming days. Warnings remain in place over the possibility of further aftershocks in the region.
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