In the parking lot of a damaged health centre littered with tents and hospital beds in a village close to the quake-affected Ende region, Firmus Woge, a 64-year-old farmer, was being treated for his asthma, aggravated by the panic setting in as the buildings around him continued to rattle.
He said he had difficulty breathing overnight. Though better on Monday morning, the fresh aftershocks again took his breath away.
“I felt better last night and this morning but it’s getting worse again after this morning’s quake,” he said, gasping for breath.
SEARCH TO CONTINUE
The search will continue on Monday, the authorities said.
Fathur Rahman, chief at the rescue office in Maumere, Sikka’s capital, told Reuters on Monday the search will focus on aerial monitoring for anyone missing.
Rescuers will use an extrication device and a helicopter, Fathur said, adding that there were no reports of people missing and no challenges hampering the search.
