Indonesian rescuers in Sulawesi province, October 2, 2018 (Photo:Xinhua/VNA)

The Indonesian government has established 150 camps for the estimated 70,000 homeless people and is bolstering rescue efforts with 1,200 additional soldiers and police officers.

The same day, President Joko Widodo arrived to inspect rescue activities in Central Sulawesi province. An Indonesian warship on Tuesday delivered 360 volunteers and emergency supplies to the province.