Indonesia 'volcanic tsunami': Officials advice caution as 3-metre tidal wave sweeps houses away in Palu and Donggala
A powerful earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, triggering a 3-metre-tall tsunami that an official said swept away houses in at least two cities.
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A powerful earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, triggering a 3-metre-tall tsunami that an official said swept away houses in at least two cities. Reuters
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Indonesian media showed a smartphone video of a powerful wave hitting Palu, with people screaming and running in fear. The water smashed into buildings and a large mosque that collapsed under the force. Reuters
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Houses were swept away and families were reported missing, a disaster agency spokesperson said, adding that mobile networks and power supply in the area were affected. Reuters
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Military troops were deployed in Palu and Donggala and the police also mobilised to help the emergency response apart from the personnel from the search-and-rescue and disaster agencies. AP
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“People are encouraged to remain vigilant,” the spokesperson said. “It is better not to be in a house or building because the potential for aftershocks can be dangerous. People are encouraged to gather in safe areas. Avoid the slopes of hills.” Getty Images
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“It was so strong. The strongest I ever felt. We all ran out of buildings,” said Yanti, a 40-year-old housewife in Donggala. Reuters
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UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said UN officials were in contact with Indonesian authorities and “stand ready to provide support as required.”. AP
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