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        "id": 1652261,
        "msgid": "bmkg-confirms-no-further-evacuation-needed-after-north-maluku-north-sulawesi-tsunami-warning-lifted-1775130725",
        "date": "2026-04-02 18:18:00",
        "title": "BMKG Confirms No Further Evacuation Needed After North Maluku-North Sulawesi Tsunami Warning Lifted",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) has assured the public that no additional evacuations are required following the cancellation of the tsunami warning triggered by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake in North Maluku and North Sulawesi. BMKG Head Teuku Faisal Fathani explained that the lifting of the alert means residents previously evacuated can return home after checking building safety, with ongoing monitoring for any new threats. The agency utilises rapid analysis and a network of 550 warning devices to disseminate real-time information, emphasising the importance of following official guidance to avoid panic.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics\n(BMKG) has emphasised that the public does not need to carry out further\nevacuations after the early tsunami warning due to the magnitude 7.6\nearthquake in the North Maluku and North Sulawesi regions was officially\nlifted.<\/p>\n<p>BMKG Head Teuku Faisal Fathani stated that, in accordance with\napplicable procedures, the cancellation of the tsunami warning means\nthere are no longer any recommendations for additional evacuations for\naffected residents. Those who previously evacuated are permitted to\nreturn home, provided they first check the condition of their buildings\nto ensure safety.<\/p>\n<p>According to Faisal, BMKG conducted a rapid analysis in less than two\nminutes after the earthquake occurred. This process includes monitoring\nseismic activity and simulations based on thousands of scenarios to\naccurately assess tsunami potential.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that once the warning status is lifted, further on-site\nhandling is the responsibility of disaster authorities and rescue teams,\nsuch as BPBD, Basarnas, and other relevant agencies. BMKG, he said,\nremains focused on monitoring the situation and is prepared to issue new\nwarnings if further threats are detected.<\/p>\n<p>BMKG also urged the public not to be swayed by panic. Residents are\nadvised to remain calm, follow instructions from local authorities, and\ncontinue to monitor official information from the government and\nauthorised institutions.<\/p>\n<p>To support the rapid dissemination of information, BMKG relies on\naround 550 Warning Receiving System (WRS) devices distributed at\nstrategic points. In North Maluku and North Sulawesi, this system is\nbolstered by nine tide gauges, operation control centres, government\noffices, and disaster-prone areas.<\/p>\n<p>Through this network, information from BMKG\u2019s monitoring centre can\nbe forwarded directly and in real time to stakeholders, including BNPB\nand Basarnas. This scheme is considered crucial for accelerating\nresponses and decision-making in the field during emergencies.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bmkg-confirms-no-further-evacuation-needed-after-north-maluku-north-sulawesi-tsunami-warning-lifted-1775130725",
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