Earthquake Of 7.6 Magnitude Jolts Indonesia; Tsunami Alert Issued
In Indonesia, an undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.6 on the Richter scale jolted Flores Island on December 14, said the US Geological survey. The epicentre of the major quake was located 112 kilometers north of the town of Maumere at a depth of 18.5 kilometers under the sea. The country's meteorological agency said, ''hazardous waves are possible for coasts located within 1,000 of the quake epicentre.''
Tags: Major Earthquake, Indonesia, Tsunami, Undersea Earthquake
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
13 Die, Dozens Injured After Eruption In Semeru Volcano: Indonesia
The eruption in Indonesia's Semeru volcano killed at least 13 people and injured dozens. However, the rescue operation is currently underway. The volcano is reportedly situated on the tallest mountain on Java island. It erupted on December 4, destroying at least one bridge connecting the nearby district of Lumajang with the city of Malang. The video of the eruption… read-more
Tags: volcano, Semeru Volcano, Indonesia, Eruption, Ash
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Turns Entire Village Dark
In Indonesia's Island of Java, a volcanic eruption occurred at 2:50 pm on December 4. It caused smoke and ash to reach as high as 40,000 ft in the air. Videos showing locals trying to escape the huge plumes, surfaced the internet. Reportedly, the region turned dark due to ash clouds. "Thick columns of ash have turned several villages to darkness," said Lumajang district head, Thoroqul Haq.
Tags: Indonesia, volcano, Disaster, environment, World news
Courtesy: Independent
India Allows Export Of 20 Mln "Novavax" Vaccine To Indonesia: Sources
India has approved the shipment of 20 million doses of the Novavax (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII) to Indonesia, according to reports. Further, the government has also decided to allow 10 million doses of Covishield, also manufactured by SII, to be exported on the global vaccine-sharing program. As per sources, the government has no plans to place an order for Merck & Co.'s COVID-19 pill.
Tags: Novavax, Serum Institute of India, India, Indonesia, Vaccination
Courtesy: Reuters
Shipowners Alleges Indonesian Navy Asks Money To Release Ships
Over a dozen shipowners paid about $300,000 apiece to the Indonesian navy to get their ships released. Reportedly, the ships were illegally anchored near Singapore in Indonesian waters. As per the shipowners, payments were given in cash to naval officials or by bank transfer to intermediaries. ''It's not true that the Indonesian navy received or asked for payment to release the ships,'' said Arsyad Abdullah, Indonesian naval fleet commander… read-more
Tags: Indonesia, SINGAPORE, singapore strait, Navy, payment
Courtesy: Reuters
Librarian In Indonesia Lends Books In Exchange Of Trash
Raden Roro Hendarti, a Librarian in Indonesia's Java island has started lending books to children in exchange for trash. The librarian has been reported to distribute books going from place to place using a three-wheeler, and collect 100 kg of trash every week, which is then sorted and sent for recycling. According to her statement, she wants to inculcate reading in kids and make them aware of the environment.
Tags: trash, Environmental Issues, environment cleanup, Indonesia, Bali
Courtesy: Reuters
Indonesia Plans To Start 'Booster Shots' For COVID-19
Indonesia has planned to give booster shots of COVID-19, once 50 percent of the population are vaccinated. Besides, the government has claimed that 29 percent of its population of 270 million citizens have been vaccinated so far. Reportedly, Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, said in a statement, that the plan prioritizes the elderly and poor who are insured by the government, while the rest have to pay for the vaccine.
Tags: Covid-19, Vaccination, Indonesia, Coronavirus Pandemic, Booster shot
Courtesy: Reuters
Japan To Donate 60 Mln COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Asian Nation
After donating 30 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Asian nations, Japan pledges to donate 60 million doses on September 23. Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga also confirmed the decision to double the vaccine's donation at a global summit held in the US. Vietnam, Taiwan, and Indonesia are among the beneficiary nation. So far, nearly 55 percent of Japan's population is fully vaccinated, equating to the US vaccine number.
Tags: Japan, Covid-19 Vaccine, donation, Indonesia, Vietnam
Courtesy: Reuters
Flash Floods In Indonesia Kills 2 People, Leaves 1 Missing
At least two persons died and one went missing following the ''high-intensity rains on the morning of September 4'' that caused flash floods in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara. According to the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the flood also destroyed five residential houses and forced 26 residents in the Inerie village to run away from their houses. However, the search operation for the missing person has been launched.… read-more
Tags: Floods, Indonesia, Flash Flood, rains, East Nusa Tenggara
Courtesy: Ani News
Mount Merapi Ejects Cloud Of Ash, Covers The Sky Up To 3.5 Kms
Due to the eruption of Mount Merapi, Indonesia’s active volcano, the cloud of ash engulfed the sky up to 3.5 kilometres in the area on August 16. Although authorities reported no casualties, it warned everyone against ''potential lave flows'' to maintain a distance of ''a five kilometre radius'' from the center. Reportedly, the last eruption of the volcano had claimed over 300 lives in 2010.
Tags: volcano, Mount Merapi, Lava, Indonesia, Cloud
Courtesy: WION News