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Earthquake in Indonesia: at least 51 dead and thousands evacuated

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A powerful earthquake struck the island of Flores in eastern Indonesia on August 15, resulting in at least 51 confirmed fatalities and dozens of injuries. The seismic event caused significant structural damage, leaving hundreds of buildings destroyed or compromised across the affected region.

By Sunday, August 16, thousands of displaced residents were awaiting emergency assistance. Authorities, including Marshal Mohamad, have been coordinating the response to the disaster as the scale of the destruction continues to be assessed.

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