What advice does the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism have after the earthquake in Lombok?

20 18 At 06:48 am EDT on July 29th, Indonesia, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred at 8.26 south latitude and 1 16.55 east longitude in Lombok, Sinu province, with a focal depth of 10 km. After the earthquake, Indonesia's earthquake monitoring department recorded many aftershocks, but did not issue a tsunami warning for the earthquake.

The death toll from the earthquake has increased to 14, and 160 people were injured.

On the afternoon of the same day 18:30, Indonesia's Ministry of National Tourism quickly responded to the disaster.

The Ministry of Tourism expressed deep condolences to the victims and said that the National Emergency Management Department is continuously monitoring the latest situation in the affected areas, and the Ministry of Tourism will cooperate with the local government and ground service providers to ensure the safety and proper placement of tourists in the affected areas.

Although confirmed by several official agencies in Indonesia, the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami warning, the Ministry of Tourism still stressed that tourists are advised to remain vigilant, follow the guidance of the government and obtain the latest information about the earthquake from official channels. In order to ensure the safety of tourists, Mount Linjani has been temporarily closed, and tourists who go hiking in this tourist attraction have to change their itinerary.

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism officially confirmed that all the scenic spots are in a safe state except Lombok, which was seriously affected. Visitors are welcome to visit. Lombok International Airport is currently operating normally.