Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island

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After a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island, thousands of evacuees began receiving aid as the disaster caused 48 deaths, numerous injuries, and extensive damage to houses and infrastructure. Approximately 5,000 people fled their homes, with some areas experiencing electricity and telecommunications outages.

Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications.