Published: Aug 15, 2026, 11:31 IST | Updated: Aug 15, 2026, 11:31 IST
Indonesia urged residents living along parts of Flores island to move to higher ground after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region and triggered a tsunami warning. At least 20 people are dead. Authorities called for immediate self-evacuation in coastal areas, particularly along the northern coast of Flores and parts of the island's southern region.