A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores island on Saturday, leaving 48 people dead and over 100 injured. Approximately 5,000 people have evacuated their homes, seeking shelter as over 341 aftershocks rattled the region. Residents are facing dire conditions, lacking basic necessities like food, water, medicine, and shelter, with some areas also without power or communication. Survivors are expressing fear and trauma, particularly those remembering a devastating 1992 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that killed thousands. Indonesian authorities have dispatched aid, including helicopters, planes, and ships, to deliver essential supplies. The focus is now on providing emergency assistance, including tents, food, and medical care, to the affected population.