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        "id": 1932002,
        "msgid": "minister-seeks-faster-data-collection-on-ntt-quake-stricken-homes-1787244621",
        "date": "2026-08-20 22:57:26",
        "title": "Minister seeks faster data collection on NTT quake-stricken homes",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has called for accelerated data collection on homes and public facilities damaged by the magnitude-7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, while assuring affected communities of continued government support. He praised the Sikka District command post for its detailed records and urged local authorities to remain alert for aftershocks, allowing residents to stay in tents or safe areas rather than forcing them back into damaged homes. The quake, which struck on 15 August, has so far claimed 75 lives according to the national disaster agency.",
        "content": "<p>In a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday, he assured the public\nthat the government would oversee the process through to completion to\nhelp affected communities recover.<\/p>\n<p>The data covers the condition of homes, buildings, schools, places of\nworship, and healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Tito made the remarks following an inspection of the Tectonic\nEarthquake Emergency Response Command Post managed by the Sikka District\nGovernment in NTT.<\/p>\n<p>The minister praised the command post\u2019s management for maintaining\ncomprehensive and detailed data.<\/p>\n<p>The records include the distribution of evacuation sites, the number\nof evacuees at each location, the latest situation updates, incoming and\noutgoing aid, and community needs across villages and sub-districts,\nincluding those on small islands.<\/p>\n<p>Tito also urged local governments to remain on high alert, as the\nMeteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has predicted\nthat aftershocks could continue across Flores Island for two weeks to a\nmonth.<\/p>\n<p>He therefore cautioned local authorities against forcing residents\nwho are sleeping in tents or staying in safe areas to return to their\nhomes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo not force people to sleep inside. If they prefer to stay outside,\nin tents, or in safe locations, let them. Do not force them. In the\nmeantime, ensure that they are provided with food, drinking water, and\nother basic necessities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck NTT on Saturday morning, August 15,\nprompting the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to\nissue a tsunami warning that was later lifted.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), as of\nThursday, August 20, the death toll had reached 75.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Navy mobilizes ships, helicopters for NTT earthquake\naid<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Minister urges NTT task force to bolster quake response\noperations<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Fianda Sjofjan, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-seeks-faster-data-collection-on-ntt-quake-stricken-homes-1787244621",
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