NewzA powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Indonesian island of Flores early Saturday morning, resulting in at least twenty confirmed fatalities. The seismic event caused significant structural damage, leading to collapsed buildings and landslides that are currently hindering ongoing rescue efforts. Power outages across the affected region have further complicated the emergency response.
Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake, but the alert has since been retracted. Relief operations remain focused on navigating the debris and infrastructure failures to reach those impacted by the disaster.
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