# disaster

Prabowo Orders Permanent Measures to Prevent Indonesia Forest Fires From Recurring

President Prabowo has ordered stronger measures to prevent recurring forest fires as more than 64,000 hectares burn across Indonesia.
News Aug 24, 2026 | 2:10 pm

In Photos: Indonesia Forest Fires Blanket Sumatra and Kalimantan in Thick Haze

Forest fires have burned 64,341 hectares across Indonesia, blanketing communities in thick haze and disrupting daily life.
News Aug 24, 2026 | 11:55 am

Prabowo to Inspect Riau as Forest Fires and Haze Spread

Prabowo will inspect forest fires in Riau as Indonesia battles 64,341 hectares of burned land across the country.
News Aug 24, 2026 | 11:07 am

Kalimantan Burns: Prabowo Takes Charge of Worsening Forest Fires

President Prabowo heads to Kalimantan as 750 high-confidence hotspots are detected, with 12,880 personnel deployed.
News Aug 22, 2026 | 11:40 am

Indonesia’s Flores Hit by Another Strong Earthquake, One Dies of Shock

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Flores on Thursday, killing one resident from severe shock and raising the disaster's death toll to 72.
News Aug 20, 2026 | 11:46 am

NTT Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 71

Indonesia’s NTT earthquake death toll rises to 71 as more than 3,000 aftershocks rattle the region.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 8:15 pm

NTT Earthquake Leaves Nearly 12,000 Homes Damaged, 40,000 Displaced

A 7.7-magnitude quake in NTT damaged nearly 12,000 homes, killed 70 people and displaced 40,000 residents.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 11:19 am

Airports Remain Operational After Flores Earthquake

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Flores over the weekend.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 9:18 am

Three Volcanoes Erupt in Quick Succession across Indonesia

Mount Ibu, Lewotobi Laki-Laki and Semeru erupted within hours Tuesday night, with authorities maintaining elevated alert levels.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 2:27 am

Flores Earthquake: 2,119 Aftershocks Recorded as BMKG Warns of Weeks of Shaking

Flores has recorded 2,119 aftershocks following Saturday’s M7.7 earthquake, with BMKG warning activity could continue for another 3–4 weeks.
News Aug 18, 2026 | 11:27 am

Indonesia Won’t Accept Foreign Aid for Flores Earthquake

Indonesia says that it is still able to handle the disaster response on its own.
News Aug 18, 2026 | 7:38 am

Flores Quake Death Toll Rises to 53 as Aftershocks Keep Survivors in Shelters

Flores residents remain in shelters as 1,598 aftershocks are recorded following Saturday’s deadly earthquake, with aid shortages reported.
News Aug 17, 2026 | 3:06 pm

NTT Earthquake Death Toll Climbs as Strong Quakes Hit Sumatra, Sulawesi

The NTT earthquake death toll has risen to 47 as separate strong earthquakes struck North Sumatra and Central Sulawesi hours later.
News Aug 16, 2026 | 7:52 am

Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 14 After Magnitude 7.7 Tremor

Fourteen people have died and 13 were injured after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores island, damaging homes and public f
News Aug 15, 2026 | 2:12 pm

Death Toll From Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in Indonesia’s Flores Rises to Five

Five people have died after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores island, with landslides and damaged roads hampering access.
News Aug 15, 2026 | 12:17 pm

Indonesia Earthquake: One Dead, Four Injured as Magnitude 7.7 Tremor Hits Flores

One person died and four were injured after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province.
News Aug 15, 2026 | 10:51 am

M7.7 Earthquake Hit Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara, damaging homes and public facilities, with no deaths reported.
News Aug 15, 2026 | 7:18 am

'Unprecedented' Rain Kills Five in Japan, Strands Thousands at Narita Airport

At least five people died after torrential rain battered eastern Japan, stranding 6,000 at Narita airport and flooding homes.
News Aug 14, 2026 | 7:27 pm