Due to the earthquake with magnitude 7.5 points, occurred Friday night at a depth of 10 km, on the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi was struck by a tsunami. Waves 3 meters high swept through the city of Palu, burying all that was on the way.
Pray for Palu, Donggala Indonesia
Earthquake and tsunami
Wish all friend there safe#PrayForDonggala #PrayForIndonesia pic.twitter.com/4T4P4MyKpG
— Mom GG (@Yuyu_Krist) September 28, 2018
Authorities have already reported on the 384 victims. At least 540 people were injured and 29 are still missing.
Sending my prayers to Indonesia as a strong earthquake followed by tsunami hit its https://t.co/BYtSX6gGOw least 384 people died& more to follow.I wish recovery at the earliest hours to those injured & pray for peace eterneal those who are deceased! #IndonesiaEarthQuake pic.twitter.com/jKwCgftyJe
— Rinku Sheoran (@Rinku_Sheoran_) September 29, 2018
«A strong earthquake with a subsequent tsunami struck the island of Indonesia: all my prayers are with her. At least 384 people were killed, but expected more victims. I wish a speedy recovery to the wounded and pray for eternal peace for the dead!«
As the representative of the local emergency management Agency, the majority of tsunami victims were found on the shore.
#Palu September 29, 2018
After the #earthquake and #Tsunami #PrayForPalu #earthquake #Donggala #Tsunami #PrayforDonggala #PrayforSulteng #PrayForIndonesiapic.twitter.com/y43XngOLwq
— Andrea Legarreta (@AndeaLegarreta) September 29, 2018
Friday night here was to start a beach festival, and hundreds of people came to enjoy the colorful action. The meteorological Agency of Indonesia pre-released a tsunami warning, but within an hour called him back. Nevertheless, the authorities reported that at the time when the waves hit the coast, a warning was published.
Tremors, but not as strongly felt in the city today, Saturday. Authorities continue rescue operations, but their implementation is hampered by lack of electricity. The city has already directed the military to aid rescue teams and humanitarian aid.
In the tsunami-hit Pala, the authorities closed the airport, had partially blocked the streets. The main road of the city is completely blocked due to a landslide that damaged and the main bridge. Destroyed thousands of homes, hospital, hotels, a shopping centre and a local mosque.
Condition of Palu airport following the quake. pic.twitter.com/3j0FqDrzoH
— Rebecca Henschke (@rebeccahenschke) September 29, 2018
«The condition of the airport in Palu after the earthquake«.
It is reported that another earthquake, but not so destructive as near Pala, earlier this Friday, on in a small Indonesian fishing town Dongara: they killed at least 1 person and injured about 10.
Previously, we reported that the deadliest volcanoes are located in Indonesia.
