In pictures: Indonesia earthquake and tsunami

Authorities scrambled to get food, aid and equipment into Sulawesi on Monday as the death toll rise


October 01, 2018
Debris is seen after an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia. Photo: Reuters

INDONESIA: Indonesia will accept international help for disaster response and relief after a major earthquake and tsunami hit Sulawesi island, killing at least 832 people, the head of the Indonesian investment board
said on Twitter on Monday.
President Joko Widodo agreed to accept international help on Sunday night, Thomas Lembong said. Lembong said he would coordinate private sector help from around the world

Indonesian President Joko Widodo vists the area affected by an earthqquake and tsunami in Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo vists the area affected by an earthqquake and tsunami in Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Reuters

Indonesian President Joko Widodo vists the area affected by an earthqquake and tsunami in Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo vists the area affected by an earthqquake and tsunami in Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Reuters

A body is recovered by Humas Basarnas in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters A body is recovered by Humas Basarnas in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters

A Humas Basarnas team gathers in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters A Humas Basarnas team gathers in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters

A Humas Basarnas team gathers in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters A Humas Basarnas team gathers in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters

 Debris is seen after an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters Debris is seen after an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters

Indonesia Red Cross personnel recover a body in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters Indonesia Red Cross personnel recover a body in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters

 Debris is seen after an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters Debris is seen after an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia. Reuters

Ambulance and evacuation services are provided by Indonesia Red Cross for affected people at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar, Indonesia. Reuters Ambulance and evacuation services are provided by Indonesia Red Cross for affected people at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar, Indonesia. Reuters

Ambulance and evacuation services are provided by Indonesia Red Cross for affected people at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar, Indonesia. Reuters Ambulance and evacuation services are provided by Indonesia Red Cross for affected people at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar, Indonesia. Reuters

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