Indonesia raises volcano alert level to ‘beware’ following fatal Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption

JAKARTA: The volcanic activity status of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, has been raised from level III to IV or “Beware”...

Smoke billows from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki as seen from Klatanlo village, in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, on November 4, 2024, after it erupted overnight. At least six people died after a volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times overnight, officials said on November 4, raising the alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system. - ARNOLD WELIANTO / AFPpix

The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation reported that the eruption, which occurred at 11.57 pm local time, affected six villages across three sub-districts, impacting more than 11,000 residents. Local authorities have designated schools as evacuation centres and extended the emergency alert status for 96 days, from Sept 27 to Dec 31, it added.

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