The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has cautioned of significant aftershocks after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit West Sulawesi Province on early .
BNPB hands Rp4-billion initial aid for West Sulawesi s quake-hit areas 16th January 2021
Chief of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Lt Gen. Doni Monardo (right) and Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini (second left) about to board a West Sulawesi-bound plane to inspect the quake-hit areas on Friday (Jan 15). ANTARA/HO-Pusdatinkom BNPB Jakarta (ANTARA) - National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Chief Lt Gen. Doni Monardo offered initial assistance of Rp4 billion to the quake-affected areas in West Sulawesi Province.
The aid comprised Rp2 billion for West Sulawesi Province and Rp1 billion each for the districts of Mamuju and Majene, Monardo noted in a written statement released in Jakarta on Saturday.
Eight killed, 637 others injured in West Sulawesi quake 15th January 2021
Workers with heavy duty equipment search for victims at the Mitra Manakarra Hospital that collapsed after a powerful quake hit Mamuju, West Sulawesi, on Thursday (Jan 15, 2021) ANTARA FOTO/ Akbar Tado/hp. (ANTARA FOTO/AKBAR TADO)
The Majene District Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) continues to undertake emergency handling efforts and update data on the earthquake s impacts. Jakarta (ANTARA) - Eight people lost their lives, while 637 others sustained injuries after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Majene District, West Sulawesi Province, on early Friday, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). The Majene District Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) continues to undertake emergency handling efforts and update data on the earthquake s impacts, Chief of the BNPB Center for Disaster Data, Information and Communication Raditya Jati noted in a press statement released on Friday.