UPDATED: Georgian officials saddened by the fatal results of deadly tsunami in Indonesia
More than 380 people have been confirmed dead after a tsunami hit Sulawesi Island. Photo: Reuters
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Updated: September 30, 15:06
Number of people killed by the earthquake and tsunami which hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on September 28 has risen to 832 and may reach thousands, country's government warns.
Prime Minister of Georgia, Mamuka Bakhtadze has expressed his condolences to the Indonesian people today.
My condolences to the People of Indonesia and to the families affected by tsunami & earthquakes. Our thoughts are with People of Indonesia in these difficult times. #PrayForDonggala #PrayForIndonesia
— Mamuka Bakhtadze (@BakhtadzeMamuka) September 30, 2018
Earlier: September 29, 20:44
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has released a statement sending condolences to the Indonesian people and government over the casualties of a 7.5-magnitude earthquake triggering a tsunami which has hit Sulawesi Island.
Shocked and saddened by the devastating earthquakes and tsunami in #Indonesia #Sulawesi. Heartfelt condolences to the families of victims and the Government of Indonesia. @Kemlu_RI https://t.co/tRp3dqNN3T
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) September 29, 2018
More than 380 people have been confirmed dead after a tsunami hit an Indonesian city on 28 September, the BBC reports.
“The deadly earthquake and tsunami not only caused the tragic death of people but has also seriously damaged the infrastructure in the region. Georgia stands by Indonesia during these hard times,” the MFA said today.
Indonesia's disaster agency has reported at least 384 people killed, but the number might increase.
Also, at least 540 have been injured and 29 are listed as missing, the BBC says.
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