Emergency crews are still trying to find victims of an earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia’s island of Sulawesi, killing at least 1,200 people. Euronews
Meanwhile, the Indonesian government has defended itself against accusations it issued inadequate safety warnings. CNN
epa07061397 A mother and her baby wait to depart on a military plane at Mutiara Sis Al Jufri Airport in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 01 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
epa07062816 Residents ride motorcycles past a boat that was beached during a tsunami in Palu, central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 02 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a after a series of powerful earthquakes hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epa07062828 Members of the Indonesian Air Force load donated goods into a military plane for transportation to affected areas in Central Sulawesi, at Halim Perdanakusumah Military Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, 02 October 2018. The Indonesian Air Force at Halim Perdanakusuma military base have already transported more than 60 ton of donated goods to the Central Sulawesi tsunami and earthquake victims, according to an official. According to reports, at least 1,234 people have died as a after a series of powerful earthquakes hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/ADI WEDA
epaselect epa07061124 A damaged toy scooter on a tsunami devastated area of Talise beach Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 01 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epa07059427 Relatives look for tsunami and earthquake victims in body bags at a police station, in the aftermath of earthquake in Palu, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/STR
epa07059303 Relatives look for tsunami and earthquake victims in body bags at a police station in Palu, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/STR
epa07059273 A handout photo made available by the Indonesian Presidential Palace showing Indonesian President Joko Widodo (C) looking at a ruined house as he visits a devastated area in Palu, central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/AGUS SUPARTO / PRESIDENTIAL PALACE / HANDOUT Handout HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa07059272 A handout photo made available by the Indonesian Presidential Palace showing Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L) looking at a ruined house as he visits a devastated area in Palu, central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/AGUS SUPARTO / PRESIDENTIAL PALACE / HANDOUT Handout HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa07058658 An over view of an earthquake devastated residential area in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. Authorities said on 30 September, that at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit Central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami on 28 September 2018. EPA-EFE/ARIMACS WILANDER
epa07058554 Indonesian rescuers evacuate a survivor from under a collapsed restaurant building in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. The survivor lost her left foot as the rescuers decided to conduct an amputation to save her life. Authorities said on 30 September, that at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit Central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami on 28 September 2018. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epaselect epa07058657 Indonesian rescuers try to free a 15-year-old earthquake survivor, Nurul Istikhomah from the flooded ruins of a collapsed house in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. Istikhamah has been trapped under water for two days. Authorities said on 30 September, that at least 832 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit Central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami on 28 September 2018. EPA-EFE/ARIMACS WILANDER
epa07058062 An Indonesian man tries to get his motorbike upright at a tsunami devastated area in Talise beach, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 384 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epa07058056 A car washed up by the sea water at a tsunami devastated area in Talise beach, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 384 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epa07058061 A general view of a tsunami devastated area in Talise beach, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 384 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epa07058059 People line up for fuel at a gas station in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 30 September 2018. According to reports, at least 384 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM
epa07061651 A handout photo made available by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers moving bodies of the victims after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 01 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 that triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/BASARNAS HANDOUT HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa07062802 A dog drinks dirty water in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 02 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 that triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
epa07062763 Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) workers search for bodies under the ruins of a house near Talise Beach during a rescue operation in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 02 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 that triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
epa07061811 A picture taken with drone camera shows a ship stranded on the shore after tsunami hit the area in Wani, Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 01 October 2018. According to reports, at least 844 people have died as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 that triggered a tsunami. EPA-EFE/ANTARA FOTO / MUHAMMAD ADIMAJA
On Friday, a tsunami was triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck along the coast of Donggala. Most of the dead were found in Palu, a city of 300,000.
Earlier on Tuesday, Indonesia was also hit by two successive earthquakes.
