Landslides, fallen debris puts strain on rescue operations in earthquake-hit Lombok
  • 6 years ago
Search and rescue efforts in the Indonesian island of Lombok are continuing following Sunday's massive earthquake.
However, rescue workers were struggling Tuesday to reach the northern part of the island due to piles of debris and landslides.
Also, there have been more than 230 aftershocks since Sunday's quake which poses further risk to rescue operations.
The death toll is now said to have surpassed 100 and tens of thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated.
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