A powerful earthquake of 7.7 magnitude has hit the Indonesian city of Palu, on the Sulawesi island. A subsequent tsunami slammed into the city, were the earthquake already destroyed many buildings, including parts of the airport. Officials announced the airport closure for at least 24 hours (until 29 September 19:20 (UTC +8)).
BREAKING: Video shows tsunami hitting the Indonesian city of Palu pic.twitter.com/XCXXHZwAtu
— BNO News (@BNONews) September 28, 2018
#Palu #PLWairport / #WAFFairport has damage caused by the multiple #earthquakes in the past hour … Now other airport facilities are being checked. Photo not mine. pic.twitter.com/Ws2Dw1SQED
— Gerry Soejatman (@GerryS) September 28, 2018
Tower Airport Palu Rubuh. Bandara Palu Tutup Secara Resmi
? Ustadz Nai @tausiyahku @niqabsquad pic.twitter.com/KPzytrKPJt
— Andre saddam (@Abbiihazz) September 28, 2018
Due to #Earthquake damage, #Palu #PLW airport is to remain closed until 29SEP1920 Local Time (29SEP1120UTC). If you're flying to/from Palu tonight or tomorrow, please contact your airline for alternative arrangements/cancellations, etc – @GerryS pic.twitter.com/bjHThp2UFA
— Star Jogja (@starjogja) September 28, 2018
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