Indonesian island’s pupils sent home as residents remain on alertpublished at 06:15 BST
06:15 BST
Arie Firdaus
BBC Indonesian
Residents in Talaud Islands off the coast of Indonesia have been urged to stay on alert while schoolchildren have been sent home, Hutdam Manurat, a government official in Talaud Islands tells BBC Indonesia.
Home to around 100,000 people, the Talaud Islands are located close to the Philippines border.
For now, the situation remains calm, with residents going about their usual activities, says the local official.
“The sea conditions are reported to be safe, with only small waves and winds blowing from west to east.”
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The Talaud Islands are located in the North Sulawesi Province of Indonesia