East Nusa Tenggara, MINA – Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, has erupted again, producing an ash column reaching approximately 1 kilometer above the summit, marking continued intense volcanic activity in recent days.
According to a report from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), the eruption occurred on Sunday (April 26) at around 12:57 PM Central Indonesia Time (WITA). The ash column was observed as grey, thick, and drifting westward, with an eruption duration of nearly six minutes.
This activity adds to a series of relatively frequent eruptions of Mount Lewotobi over the past week. PVMBG data shows the volcano remains at Level II (Advisory) status, with recommendations that people refrain from activities within a 4-kilometer radius of the crater.
Additionally, residents on the mountain slopes are advised to be aware of potential secondary hazards, including volcanic ashfall and possible lahar floods if heavy rain occurs.
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The use of masks or nose and mouth covers is also recommended to avoid respiratory problems due to ash exposure.
In recent days, Mount Lewotobi has recorded several eruptions with varying ash column heights, even reaching more than one kilometer on some occasions.
This condition indicates ongoing high magmatic activity that requires caution from both the public and relevant authorities.
Indonesia itself has the highest number of active volcanoes in the world, making eruptions like this part of the country’s natural dynamics that must be anticipated through good mitigation systems.
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Local authorities and relevant agencies continue to monitor Mount Lewotobi’s activity to ensure the safety of residents in disaster-prone areas.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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