Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 83 in Indonesia

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia has resulted in 83 deaths. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing on Flores Island and surrounding areas. The earthquake has also caused approximately 100,000 people to evacuate their homes due to damaged housing. The numbers of dead and injured are provisional and subject to change as identification and verification processes continue. The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency has announced that search and rescue efforts are ongoing following the earthquake.