Over two million people may feel the impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - A powerful earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, triggering a three-metre high tsunami. The number of casualties has grown to over 1200 and is expected to further rise in the coming days. Early estimates indicate the full scope of the crisis could impact over two million people.
On Monday, the Indonesian government requested international assistance. Conditions in impacted areas remain extremely difficult. After search and rescue, World Vision crisis management staff say initial needs are water, food, fuel, medicine, temporary shelters and protection for children. Buildings are vulnerable to aftershocks and downed electricity and communication networks are serious obstacles to getting aid to where it is desperately needed.
"World Vision is deeply concerned about the impact on children, who at this stage will be terrified of the aftershocks and struggling to cope with the uncertainty and loss of loved ones," says World Vision in Indonesia's National Director, Doseba Sinay. "Ensuring that survivors have their immediate needs met with adequate shelter, food and water will be critical over the coming days."
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