Jakarta, July 31 -- The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) urged local governments to evaluate early warning systems and community preparedness following the end of a tsunami warning issued after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia.

Head of the BNPB Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, stated in Jakarta on Thursday that local authorities should reassess the effectiveness of evacuation routes, shelters, equipment readiness, and logistics.

He remarked that regular disaster preparedness drills are essential to reduce the potential impacts of future disasters, including property damage and loss of life.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a tsunami warnin...