Province of Indonesia on Sulawesi’s southern peninsula
A passenger boat, KM Nurul Salsa, has experienced engine failure and sank off Sulawesi, Indonesia. Seventy-eight people were aboard; survivors have been rescued, and at least one person is confirmed dead. The rescue operation is ongoing as weather remains harsh and search teams cover the affected area.
A ferry fire off Madura Island has left dozens missing as rescue teams work to evacuate passengers. Initial figures varied, with official counts evolving as authorities confirm rescues and fatalities; background on the ship and route is provided.
Rescuers have saved hundreds as a ferry carrying passengers, vehicles, and motorcycles burns off Lombok. Authorities report rough seas and a spreading blaze; the situation remains fluid with ongoing efforts to account for all aboard.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, triggering a tsunami alert that was later lifted. The quake caused building damage, evacuations, and at least two fatalities with aftershocks continuing to rattle the region.