The eruption lasted more than 24 minutes. The Indonesian Disaster Management Agency raised the alert level and reported that more than 10,000 people were affected.
Nine people died after the Lewotobi volcanoin the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara, will enter rash Sunday night, as reported by the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).
The eruption occurred on 23:57 local time on Sunday, with a duration of 24 minutes and ten secondsreleasing ashes and gases that affected several districts of the Flores del Este regency in the province.
As a result of the explosion, which was followed by two others, the authorities elevated the level 4the maximum on the scale, of alert status in the areawhere ashes, fallen trees and some debris make access difficult.
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He impact of the eruption was felt in three districts of the regency, specifically in Titehena, Ile Bura and Wulanggutangwhere only six villages were affected, while the rest of the districts also suffered the impacts of the eruption.
He natural phenomenon It caused the death of eight adults and one child, all residents of Klatanlo village, Wulanggitang district. Furthermore, the BNPB reported that approximately 2,734 familieswith a total of 10,295 people, were seen affected due to volcanic activity and the need for immediate help.
The local authorities They mobilized emergency response efforts to help those affected. In turn, they established temporary shelters in schools to house residents who had to be displaced.
He Government of the regency of Eastern Flowers also expanded the alert status of emergency for the Lewotobi volcano, until December 31, with the aim of facilitating continuous surveillance and rapid response. “The Government is closely monitoring the situation and will provide all necessary help to guarantee the security and the welfare of those affected,” he said Abdul Muharispokesperson for BNPB.
Source: Ambito
