The areas are difficult to reach by land, either by four-wheeled or two-wheeled cars, as the landslides caused by the earthquake have actually covered the road resulting in the isolated locations
Mamuju, W Sulawesi – The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) dispersed humanitarian aid amongst refugees of the January 15’s powerful earthquake in an isolated area in Mamuju district utilizing a helicopter.
” TNI AD will continue to disperse help amongst earthquake refugees in isolated locations in Mamuju district using a helicopter,” Commander of the Mamuju District Armed Force Command Colonel Aji Sartono said on Saturday.
The isolated areas are located in Tapalang sub-district, Mamuju district, West Sulawesi province
” The locations are difficult to reach by land, either by four-wheeled or two-wheeled vehicles, as the landslides triggered by the earthquake have actually covered the roadway resulting in the isolated locations,” he stated.
The Indonesian military (TNI) is deploying 1,400 workers to assist affected individuals.
He stated 300 kilograms of logistics had actually been distributed to the isolated areas in the very first stage.
The variety of refugees in Mamuju and Majene districts which bore impact of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake on January 15, 2021 currently reaches more than 91 thousand.
A minimum of 100 individuals lost their lives and numerous others sustained injuries following the quake.
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