JAKARTA - The death toll from the Mamuju-Majene earthquake, West Sulawesi continues to increase. Until 14.00, it was reported that the death toll was 73 people.

"With details of 64 people died in Mamuju Regency and nine people in Majane Regency," said Head of Data, Information and Communication Center for Disaster BNPB Raditya Jati, Sunday, January 17.

In addition, there were 554 injured victims in Majene Regency, with details including 64 seriously injured, 215 moderately injured and 275 slightly injured.

There are 27,850 people displaced in 25 refugee points scattered in Kota Tinggi Village, Lombong Village, Kayu Angin Village, Petabean Village, Deking Village, Mekata Village, Kabumur Village, Lakkading Village, Lembang Village and Limbua Village.

Meanwhile, in Mamuju District, 189 people suffered serious injuries or were hospitalized and there were five evacuation points in Mamuju and Simboro districts.

Furthermore, there are emergency services at 3 hospitals that are currently active in Mamuju Regency, namely Bhayangkara Hospital, West Sulawesi Provincial Regional Hospital, and Mamuju District Hospital.

BPBD Majene Regency, Mamuju Regency and Polewali Mandar Regency continue to collect data and coordinate with the TNI - Polri, Basarnas and volunteers and other agencies in the evacuation process of the affected community.


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