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| Indonesia tsunami: 168 dead and 'many missing' after Anak Krakatoa erupts – latest updates | |
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| Indonesian President Joko Widodo has tweeted his “deep grief for the fallen tsunami victims in Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung, last night.” | |
| “I have ordered all relevant government officials to immediately take emergency response steps, look for and find victims, and care for the injured,” he said. | |
| Duka cita yang mendalam atas jatuhnya korban bencana tsunami di Pandeglang, Serang dan Lampung Selatan, semalam.Saya telah memerintahkan segenap jajaran pemerintah terkait untuk segera melakukan langkah tanggap darurat, mencari dan menemukan korban, merawat yang luka-luka. pic.twitter.com/rD5bDr16gF | |
| Sutopo has confirmed the Saturday evening tsunami has left at least 168 dead, 745 injured and 30 missing. He expects the death toll to rise since not all the areas which were hit have been reached yet.The worst affected area was the Pandeglang region of Banten province in Java, which encompasses the Ujung Kulon National Park and popular beaches southwest of the capital, Jakarta. | |
| Scientists say the tsunami was probably caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island formed over years from the nearby Krakatau volcano. They also cited tidal waves caused by the full moon. | |
| It is being reported that the death toll is reaching into the hundreds as both the islands of Sumatra and Java were hit. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation correspondent, the Indonesian rescue agency have confirmed that the tsunami death toll in the Lampung area of Sumatra alone is currently at 113. | |
| In Pandeglang, on Java, he reported that local agencies were saying that 92 people have been killed. | |
| The authorities expect the death toll to continue to rise. | |
| LATEST: Indonesian rescue agency says 113 killed in Lampung (Sumatra) by Tsunami in Sunda Strait... Victims on both Java and Sumatra. Officials agree the toll will rise #TSUNAMI pic.twitter.com/VWSz1vrxSs | |
| Local disaster agency at Pandeglang says another 92 killed there. We’re talking a death toll of hundreds, at least https://t.co/gU9vg4fxop | |
| Sutopo has also warned that there is still the potential for another tsunami as Krakatoa is still active. There are high tide warnings in place until tomorrow and people are being urged to stay away from the coast for the time being. | |
| “Please do not be around the beaches around the Sunda Strait. Those who have evacuated, please do not return yet,” said Rahmat Triyono, head of the meteorological agency on Sunday. | |
| Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesperson for the Indonesian disaster agency, has posted aerial footage of the affected area in Kalianda Beach, south Lampung, where so far 35 bodies have been recovered and a reported 115 people were injured | |
| Pantauan udara daerah terdampak tsunami di Pantai Kalianda Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Korban dampak tsunami di Lampung Selatan per 23/12/2018 pukul 13.00 WIB: 35 orang meninggal duniq, 115 orang luka dan 110 unit rumah rusak. Pendataan masih dilakukan. pic.twitter.com/HcXVkEhqBx | Pantauan udara daerah terdampak tsunami di Pantai Kalianda Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Korban dampak tsunami di Lampung Selatan per 23/12/2018 pukul 13.00 WIB: 35 orang meninggal duniq, 115 orang luka dan 110 unit rumah rusak. Pendataan masih dilakukan. pic.twitter.com/HcXVkEhqBx |
| Video footage which shows the extent of the devastation of the coastal town of Anyer, with debris everywhere and some houses totally flattened | Video footage which shows the extent of the devastation of the coastal town of Anyer, with debris everywhere and some houses totally flattened |
| Driving past debris from the impact zone of the tsunami in #Anyer. Many local houses are damaged. Note also the wierd color of the sea, never seen it like that. #Indonesia #Tsunami pic.twitter.com/c5ryey6ElO | Driving past debris from the impact zone of the tsunami in #Anyer. Many local houses are damaged. Note also the wierd color of the sea, never seen it like that. #Indonesia #Tsunami pic.twitter.com/c5ryey6ElO |
| Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that so far no foreigners are known to have been caught up in the tsunami. | Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that so far no foreigners are known to have been caught up in the tsunami. |
| “We understand that at present there are no foreigners, let alone Australians, who have been impacted by this,” Morrison told reporters. | “We understand that at present there are no foreigners, let alone Australians, who have been impacted by this,” Morrison told reporters. |
| He also tweeted his condolences for the disaster | He also tweeted his condolences for the disaster |
| A very difficult day for our friends in Indonesia. Our thoughts go out to all those who have lost loved ones, the injured and all of their families. As always we stand ready to assist as needed. | A very difficult day for our friends in Indonesia. Our thoughts go out to all those who have lost loved ones, the injured and all of their families. As always we stand ready to assist as needed. |
| Local rock band Seventeen, who were captured in dramatic footage as the tsunami wave obliterated the stage while they were performing, dragging the band members and the audience along with it, have released a statement saying their bass player M. Awal Purbani, also known as Bani, and their road manager Oki Wijaya have been found dead and four members of the band are still missing. | Local rock band Seventeen, who were captured in dramatic footage as the tsunami wave obliterated the stage while they were performing, dragging the band members and the audience along with it, have released a statement saying their bass player M. Awal Purbani, also known as Bani, and their road manager Oki Wijaya have been found dead and four members of the band are still missing. |
| Seventeen were performing at at an event held by state electricity company PLN at a resort on Tanjung Lesung beach when the tsunami hit the stage at 9:30pm on Saturday night. | Seventeen were performing at at an event held by state electricity company PLN at a resort on Tanjung Lesung beach when the tsunami hit the stage at 9:30pm on Saturday night. |
| The frontman of the band uploaded this emotional video on to his instagram, asking for prayers from followers to help find the band members and his wife, who is also missing | The frontman of the band uploaded this emotional video on to his instagram, asking for prayers from followers to help find the band members and his wife, who is also missing |
| Minta doanya agar istri saya @dylan_sahara , trus mas @hermanseventeen @andi_seventeen sama @uje17_rukmanarustam cepet ktmu dalam keadaan selamat sehat walafiat. Minta ikhlas nya buat orang2 tersayang mas @baniseventeen dan mas @oki_wijaya | Minta doanya agar istri saya @dylan_sahara , trus mas @hermanseventeen @andi_seventeen sama @uje17_rukmanarustam cepet ktmu dalam keadaan selamat sehat walafiat. Minta ikhlas nya buat orang2 tersayang mas @baniseventeen dan mas @oki_wijaya |
| A post shared by Riefian Fajarsyah (@ifanseventeen) on Dec 22, 2018 at 4:04pm PST | A post shared by Riefian Fajarsyah (@ifanseventeen) on Dec 22, 2018 at 4:04pm PST |
| A spokesman for Indonesia’s disaster agency says the death toll has now risen to 62 with at least 20 missing. | A spokesman for Indonesia’s disaster agency says the death toll has now risen to 62 with at least 20 missing. |
| David Lipson, the Indonesia correspondent of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has been talking about the disaster on TV. | David Lipson, the Indonesia correspondent of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has been talking about the disaster on TV. |
| He makes the point that because there was no earthquake – the usual trigger for a tsunami – there was no warning that the wave was about to strike. | He makes the point that because there was no earthquake – the usual trigger for a tsunami – there was no warning that the wave was about to strike. |
| Part of the reason for the confusion is there was no significant seismic activity (earthquake) recorded before the tsunami. They now believe an undersea landslide caused the tsunami. | Part of the reason for the confusion is there was no significant seismic activity (earthquake) recorded before the tsunami. They now believe an undersea landslide caused the tsunami. |
| The eruption of Anak Krakatoa occurred at around 9pm on Saturday night local time. The wave struck about 25 minutes later. There were no earth tremors, according to disaster agency officials, allowing no time for warnings. | The eruption of Anak Krakatoa occurred at around 9pm on Saturday night local time. The wave struck about 25 minutes later. There were no earth tremors, according to disaster agency officials, allowing no time for warnings. |
| We have some more insight into the causes of the volcano from Gegar Prasetya, co-founder of the Tsunami Research Center Indonesia, via Associated Press. | We have some more insight into the causes of the volcano from Gegar Prasetya, co-founder of the Tsunami Research Center Indonesia, via Associated Press. |
| He says the waves were most likely caused by a collapse of part of the slope of Mount Anak Krakatoa during an eruption. He says it’s possible for an eruption to trigger a landslide above ground or beneath the ocean, both capable of producing a tsunami, noting that the wave itself was not that high – only around 1m. | He says the waves were most likely caused by a collapse of part of the slope of Mount Anak Krakatoa during an eruption. He says it’s possible for an eruption to trigger a landslide above ground or beneath the ocean, both capable of producing a tsunami, noting that the wave itself was not that high – only around 1m. |
| “Actually, the tsunami was not really big, only one metre,” said Prasetya, who is an expert on Krakatoa. “The problem is people always tend to build everything close to the shoreline.” | “Actually, the tsunami was not really big, only one metre,” said Prasetya, who is an expert on Krakatoa. “The problem is people always tend to build everything close to the shoreline.” |
| We’re starting to see some more pictures of the devastated areas. | We’re starting to see some more pictures of the devastated areas. |
| This is from Anyer in Banten province: | This is from Anyer in Banten province: |
| This is the scene at Carita beach, one of the worst-hit areas: | This is the scene at Carita beach, one of the worst-hit areas: |
| And this is another scene at Carita. | And this is another scene at Carita. |
| Australia is ready to send aid and assistance to Indonesia in the wake of the tsunami. | Australia is ready to send aid and assistance to Indonesia in the wake of the tsunami. |
| Prime minister Scott Morrison said the disaster was a “terrible blow for Indonesia” coming so soon after the earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi in September. | Prime minister Scott Morrison said the disaster was a “terrible blow for Indonesia” coming so soon after the earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi in September. |
| “This comes on top of what had happened in Sulawesi and so as always, we’re available to support the Indonesian government with these things, as requested. | “This comes on top of what had happened in Sulawesi and so as always, we’re available to support the Indonesian government with these things, as requested. |
| There have been no such requests. I’m not anticipating any on this occasion. But should they present, then obviously we will work with the Indonesian government as they request. | There have been no such requests. I’m not anticipating any on this occasion. But should they present, then obviously we will work with the Indonesian government as they request. |
| Relations between the two neighbours have cooled in recent weeks after Morrison angered the Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia when he recognised West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. | Relations between the two neighbours have cooled in recent weeks after Morrison angered the Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia when he recognised West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. |
| The charity Save the Children says it has a team of emergency workers ready to deploy to the area. | The charity Save the Children says it has a team of emergency workers ready to deploy to the area. |
| Michel Rooijackers, who is an adviser to Save the Children’s local partner in Indonesia, said early reports showed major damage in areas hit by the tsunami, although it was still too early to know the full extent of the devastation. | Michel Rooijackers, who is an adviser to Save the Children’s local partner in Indonesia, said early reports showed major damage in areas hit by the tsunami, although it was still too early to know the full extent of the devastation. |
| He added: | He added: |
| Our teams are working closely with local authorities and other aid agencies to gain a clearer picture of the needs and what humanitarian response is required. We’re particularly concerned about the safety and wellbeing of children, who are especially vulnerable in tsunamis and being swept away in floodwaters. | Our teams are working closely with local authorities and other aid agencies to gain a clearer picture of the needs and what humanitarian response is required. We’re particularly concerned about the safety and wellbeing of children, who are especially vulnerable in tsunamis and being swept away in floodwaters. |
| Rooijackers said that 2018 had been a particularly difficult year for Indonesia in terms of disasters. | Rooijackers said that 2018 had been a particularly difficult year for Indonesia in terms of disasters. |
| It’s been a very tough year in Indonesia, with a series of heartbreaking disasters including multiple major earthquakes in Lombok followed by the earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi that killed more than 2,000 people, and now this. This has put huge pressure on authorities and aid agencies and our ability to respond, as we are continuously having to replenish pre-positioned aid and stretch our resources. | It’s been a very tough year in Indonesia, with a series of heartbreaking disasters including multiple major earthquakes in Lombok followed by the earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi that killed more than 2,000 people, and now this. This has put huge pressure on authorities and aid agencies and our ability to respond, as we are continuously having to replenish pre-positioned aid and stretch our resources. |
| Save the Children, through local partner Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik, has helped on relief work in many humanitarian emergencies in Indonesia, including the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 and the Aceh earthquake in 2016. | Save the Children, through local partner Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik, has helped on relief work in many humanitarian emergencies in Indonesia, including the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 and the Aceh earthquake in 2016. |