After more than 30 hours of travelling, NGO Gift of the Givers‘ search and rescue officers have finally arrived in earthquake and tsunami devastated Indonesian island of Palu.
More than a week after the natural disaster that has left more than 1600 people dead, Gift of the Givers volunteers are planning to access remote areas in a bid to assist survivors.
#sabcnews :After more than 30 hours of travelling are finally at the epicentre of the Indonesian earthquake in #Palu@GiftoftheGivers search & rescue teams are here to assist and I will be giving you live coverage of their humanitarian mission. #indonesiaquake @TheAgenda_SABC pic.twitter.com/JElEEHj6p0
— NJANJI CHAUKE (@njanjichauke) October 7, 2018
As South African search and rescue officers jetted into the local airport in Palu. From up in the air, the impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami was all clear for all to see.
They left South Africa on Wednesday and once the delegation was in the airport building, they were welcomed by local representatives including officials from Home Affairs and Disaster management.
International aid organisations are still streaming to Palu amid reports that many earthquake survivors remain stranded in remote areas and in need of humanitarian aid.
The airport building has also taken quiet a beating from the natural disaster. With major cracks on the walls, the roof and the floor.
It was a hive of activity at the airport as repairs get underway.
#sabcnews – the challenges of #humanitarian missions & international travel. Watch @GiftoftheGivers search & rescue officers stripping a generator at an #Indonesia airport after being compelled to do so by security ahead of their flight to #Palu #indonesiaquake @TheGlobe_404 pic.twitter.com/99Dwkb0NZR
— NJANJI CHAUKE (@njanjichauke) October 6, 2018
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