The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.107)

TZU CHI 107 37 Global News A tsunami engulfed the Sunda Strait on the night of December 22, 2018, resulting in severe damage to the seaside provinces of Banten and Lampung. As at January 2, 2019, the disaster had claimed 437 lives, with 14,075 others injured and 10 reported missing, amounting to a total of 36,923 casualties. The Way Mulih Village, located near the shore off the town of Kalianda, suffered a devastating aftermath. From December 24 to 26, 2018 and on January 20, 2019, Tzu Chi volunteers arrived at the disaster site to distribute basic necessities, including 2 tonnes of rice, 80 boxes of dehydrated instant rice, 250 servings of hot meals, 53 sleeping pads, 30 boxes of mineral water and some clothing. On December 27, 2018, seven volunteers from Lampung delivered material aid to Legundi Island with the assistance of navy personnel. Meanwhile, 37 medical personnel and volunteers were stationed in Sumur, Pandeglang, which was worst-stricken by the disaster, to organize a free clinic and distribute aid. A free clinic was also held at a school (SMP Negeri 3 Sumur) in the Tunggal Jaya Village, providing relief to 81 villagers, while a group of volunteers was on hand to dispense toiletries and food supplies to disaster victims at another school (SD Kertanegara 01). Another group of volunteers was on duty at the RSUD Berkah Pandeglang hospital, comforting disaster victims and allocating monetary aid worth Rp1,000,000 (RM292) each, to 12 recipients. Indonesia 2018.12.24 – 12.27, 2019.01.20 Aid for Victims of Sunda Strait Tsunami