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| Indonesia tsunami: death toll rises to 844 as rescuers struggle to get to victims - live | |
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| Palu airport will be re-opened for limited flights. | |
| Sutopo said evacuation of Balaroa, an area where hundreds lived in a housing complex, was proving difficult for rescue teams because of lack of access. | |
| “In the Patobo it is estimated that hundreds of victims have died from being buried in mud,” he added. | |
| 144 foreign nationals who were in Palu and Donggala during the earthquake and tsunami, according to Sutopo. | |
| Sutopo emphasised that the disaster agency still had “limited data, information and access” to affected areas. “The electricity and communication conditions for Palu, Donggala, Sigi and Parigi Moutong are also paralysed,” he said. | |
| “Heavy equipment has arrived” said Sutopo, “but a large amount is needed to evacuate victims hit by debris and buried in mud.” | “Heavy equipment has arrived” said Sutopo, “but a large amount is needed to evacuate victims hit by debris and buried in mud.” |
| Sutopo has arrived and is now addressing journalists with updates. The official death toll has risen only slightly, to 844. | |
| It appears that the scheduled press conference with Sutopo has been delayed. More information when we have it. | It appears that the scheduled press conference with Sutopo has been delayed. More information when we have it. |
| A major bridge collapsed into the sea during Friday night’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Minutes later a powerful tsunami washed everything away;trees,roads, cars, houses and so many many people. Across Palu’s Talise Beach today there are dozens of families searching for loved ones pic.twitter.com/4ulw2NjodL | A major bridge collapsed into the sea during Friday night’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Minutes later a powerful tsunami washed everything away;trees,roads, cars, houses and so many many people. Across Palu’s Talise Beach today there are dozens of families searching for loved ones pic.twitter.com/4ulw2NjodL |
| Scenes of utter carnage in Palu as so many families pick through shattered homes looking for loved ones. The town has taken a massive hit from the earthquake but the damage caused to seaside communities is just breathtaking. pic.twitter.com/InKtb1x3FY | Scenes of utter carnage in Palu as so many families pick through shattered homes looking for loved ones. The town has taken a massive hit from the earthquake but the damage caused to seaside communities is just breathtaking. pic.twitter.com/InKtb1x3FY |
| Rescue teams were still working on Monday to pull 15-year-old Nurul out of the ruins of the Balaroa National Housing building in Palu. Most of her body has been trapped in deep mud and concrete for 48 hours, with only her head visible. The body of her mother, Risni, who died in the collapse, is trapped next to her. | Rescue teams were still working on Monday to pull 15-year-old Nurul out of the ruins of the Balaroa National Housing building in Palu. Most of her body has been trapped in deep mud and concrete for 48 hours, with only her head visible. The body of her mother, Risni, who died in the collapse, is trapped next to her. |
| Speaking to Tirto, Yusuf, Nurul’s father who has sat by her side since he found her alive, said: ““Everything went fast. The land collapsed instantly.” | Speaking to Tirto, Yusuf, Nurul’s father who has sat by her side since he found her alive, said: ““Everything went fast. The land collapsed instantly.” |
| He added: “I found my daughter was buried under the ruins and puddle,” | He added: “I found my daughter was buried under the ruins and puddle,” |
| 90 of their neighbours who also lived in the building are still reported missing. | 90 of their neighbours who also lived in the building are still reported missing. |
| Pope Francis led a prayer on Sunday at the Vatican for the earthquake victims, expressing his “nearness to the people on the island of Sulawesi”. | Pope Francis led a prayer on Sunday at the Vatican for the earthquake victims, expressing his “nearness to the people on the island of Sulawesi”. |
| “I pray for the deceased – which are unfortunately numerous – for the wounded, and for those who have lost their homes and employment. May the Lord console them and sustain the efforts of those who are taking part in the relief efforts,” he said. | “I pray for the deceased – which are unfortunately numerous – for the wounded, and for those who have lost their homes and employment. May the Lord console them and sustain the efforts of those who are taking part in the relief efforts,” he said. |
| The flow of aid into the worst-hit areas continues to face obstacles due to destroyed roads and the slow decision by the Indonesian government to accept foreign assistance. | The flow of aid into the worst-hit areas continues to face obstacles due to destroyed roads and the slow decision by the Indonesian government to accept foreign assistance. |
| “No aid has arrived. We have lost everything,” one resident told the BBC. | “No aid has arrived. We have lost everything,” one resident told the BBC. |
| pic.twitter.com/rtbB0B8DQj | pic.twitter.com/rtbB0B8DQj |
| Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesperson for the disaster agency (BNBP), will be giving an update on the disaster and death toll at around 1:30pm Jakarta time. Stay tuned for live updates. | Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesperson for the disaster agency (BNBP), will be giving an update on the disaster and death toll at around 1:30pm Jakarta time. Stay tuned for live updates. |
| The death toll is expected to increase sharply, as there were certain hard-hit areas rescue teams could only reach by Sunday night. The official number of casualties from the city of Donggala and surrounding villages has yet to be announced. | The death toll is expected to increase sharply, as there were certain hard-hit areas rescue teams could only reach by Sunday night. The official number of casualties from the city of Donggala and surrounding villages has yet to be announced. |
| According to reports by AFP, in Poboya - in the hills above Palu - volunteers have been digging a 100 metre-long grave to bury the dead. The mass grave was originally said to be for only 300 bodies but instructions have been given to prepare for 1,300 victims to be laid to rest. | According to reports by AFP, in Poboya - in the hills above Palu - volunteers have been digging a 100 metre-long grave to bury the dead. The mass grave was originally said to be for only 300 bodies but instructions have been given to prepare for 1,300 victims to be laid to rest. |
| The official death toll stands at 832 and this is a further indicator that the number of casualties has risen overnight. An update is due at 1:30pm. | The official death toll stands at 832 and this is a further indicator that the number of casualties has risen overnight. An update is due at 1:30pm. |
| Local military spokesman Mohammad Thorir said the area adjacent to a public cemetery on a hill can hold as many as 1,000 bodies. All of the victims, coming from local hospitals, have been photographed to help families locate where their relatives were buried. | Local military spokesman Mohammad Thorir said the area adjacent to a public cemetery on a hill can hold as many as 1,000 bodies. All of the victims, coming from local hospitals, have been photographed to help families locate where their relatives were buried. |
| Footage has emerged of the devastation in Donggala, which was one of the worst hit areas by the earthquake and tsunami. Homes lie mangled, the tarmac of the road has been so uprooted it sits on top of rooftops and cars have been thrown upside down | Footage has emerged of the devastation in Donggala, which was one of the worst hit areas by the earthquake and tsunami. Homes lie mangled, the tarmac of the road has been so uprooted it sits on top of rooftops and cars have been thrown upside down |
| According to the Director General of Corrections, Sri Puguh Budi Utami, the structural damage done to prisons by the earthquake allowed for a massive prison break across the area. 1,425 prisoners are now missing from jails. | According to the Director General of Corrections, Sri Puguh Budi Utami, the structural damage done to prisons by the earthquake allowed for a massive prison break across the area. 1,425 prisoners are now missing from jails. |
| In Palu prison, which previously had 581 inmates, there are now only 66 left, and in Palu detention centre, which had 463 prisoners, only 53 remained in custody on Monday | In Palu prison, which previously had 581 inmates, there are now only 66 left, and in Palu detention centre, which had 463 prisoners, only 53 remained in custody on Monday |
| One of the biggest issues hindering rescue efforts is the lack of fuel in the area. It is estimated it will take three days to restore electricity to Palu and in the meantime, generators- powered by fuel- are essential. | One of the biggest issues hindering rescue efforts is the lack of fuel in the area. It is estimated it will take three days to restore electricity to Palu and in the meantime, generators- powered by fuel- are essential. |
| “The supply of fuel, (given) current circumstances, is very limited. The lack of fuel has caused mobile electricity generator units, vehicles and water pumps to remain idle,” said Sutopo. | “The supply of fuel, (given) current circumstances, is very limited. The lack of fuel has caused mobile electricity generator units, vehicles and water pumps to remain idle,” said Sutopo. |
| Trucks carrying petrol were driven from Poso, a four-hour drive away, to Palu overnight under military escort. In Poso, miles-long queues began to build up at petrol stations | Trucks carrying petrol were driven from Poso, a four-hour drive away, to Palu overnight under military escort. In Poso, miles-long queues began to build up at petrol stations |
| 7 petrol trucks in Poso waiting for the next run into Palu. They go at night under military escort. #paluberduka #SulawesiEarthquake pic.twitter.com/aN0hchiV7V | 7 petrol trucks in Poso waiting for the next run into Palu. They go at night under military escort. #paluberduka #SulawesiEarthquake pic.twitter.com/aN0hchiV7V |