A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia's West Java region on November 21, leaving at least 268 people dead and over 1,000 injured, with rescue teams urgently searching collapsed buildings for survivors. The National Agency for Disaster Management confirmed the death toll continues to rise as emergency teams navigate damaged roads and landslides to reach remote villages.
Over 21,000 homes and critical infrastructure sites were destroyed or severely damaged, displacing thousands of residents. Local authorities declared a one-month state of emergency, mobilizing medical personnel, heavy machinery, and temporary shelters.
CGTN stringers on the ground reported scenes of debris-strewn streets and overwhelmed hospitals. “The priority is saving lives,” said a disaster agency spokesperson. “Every minute counts.”
Key Details:
- Casualties: 268+ dead, 300+ critically injured
- Emergency Status: 30-day state of emergency declared
- Infrastructure Damage: 21,000+ homes affected
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Rescue underway after M5.6 quake jolts Indonesia's West Java
cgtn.com
