Fire affects 589,23 hectares in North Lombok’s Rinjani park
A fire in Bukit Setampol, Gunung Rinjani National Park, affected an estimated 589,23 hectares by Sept. 24. The Torean hiking route was temporarily clo…
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Komodo National Park Sets Fivefold Fine for Unticketed Visitors
Komodo National Park is imposing an administrative fine of five times the normal entrance fee on unticketed visitors and vehicles. The calculation is…
How busy are hotels across Lombok, Flores and Sumba?
Official statistics show that hotel demand differs across Lombok, Flores and Sumba, with occupancy changing by province, destination, accommodation cl…
Magnitude 4.9 aftershock strikes offshore north of Ruteng
A magnitude 4.9 aftershock struck north of Ruteng on 26 September, while BMKG counted 18,295 aftershocks in the sequence from the 15 August Flores ear…
When is the dry season in Lombok and West Nusa Tenggara?
BMKG forecasts an early dry-season transition across West Nusa Tenggara, but rainfall and tourism conditions still vary between Lombok, Sumbawa and in…
Ile Lewotolok Eruption Cancels Six Flights in Flores and Lembata
Mount Ile Lewotolok disrupted air travel in East Nusa Tenggara on Sept. 24, canceling six flights. Wunopito Airport in Lewoleba was closed because of…
Labuan Bajo Named Venue for Women’s Football and Sailing at PON 2028
Labuan Bajo has been named a venue for women’s football and sailing at PON XXII in 2028. Local authorities are preparing a sports development plan, wh…
Firefighters Respond to Puncak Setampol Fire in North Lombok
A fire at Puncak Setampol in Gunung Rinjani National Park was visible from Sembalun on Sept. 22. Officials prepared seven personnel to respond the nex…
Aftershock Sends Manggarai Residents Outside
A magnitude-5.3 aftershock struck near Ruteng on Sept. 21, prompting residents to leave buildings. BMKG said the quake posed no tsunami threat.
Parents Collect Children After Abuse Allegation at Central Lombok Pondok
Parents collected students from a Central Lombok Islamic boarding school after its leader, identified as AIS, was accused of sexual intercourse with t…
Denpasar to Lombok: flight, fast boat and ferry options explained
Denpasar to Lombok usually means a flight from DPS to LOP or a sea crossing by fast boat or car ferry, with time and convenience depending on whether…
NTT Police Stop Suspected Smuggling Route Toward Australia
East Nusa Tenggara police said they stopped two nationals from India and Sri Lanka on a suspected route toward Australia through Rote Ndao and other e…
BMKG puts Lombok and Sumbawa under top drought alert
BMKG’s September bulletin puts districts across Lombok and Sumbawa in its highest drought tier. The agency cites strong El Niño conditions and prolong…
Flores quake and aftershocks lead to permanent closure of Nuca Molas lighthouse
A magnitude 7.7 quake off Flores on 15 August 2026 damaged infrastructure and triggered a tsunami.
Flores quake deaths in shelters spur calls for investigation as emergency is extended
Reports on 19 September said 94 of the 142 deaths after the 15 August Flores quake occurred in shelters. Separate reporting said emergency status in t…
