Thousands have been forced to flee as volcano erupts in Indonesia. Mount Ili Lewotolok pumps ash and noxious gas into the air.
The volcano is one of three to erupt recently, prompting panic among local residents.
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Indonesia’s Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted on Sunday sending 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of ash and smoke up into the air and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people, the country’s Disaster Mitigation Agency said.
More than 2,700 people were evacuated from 28 villages on the slopes of the volcano, which is located on the eastern island of Lembata in the East Nusa Tenggara province.
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Muhammad Ilhan, a 17-year-old who saw the eruption, told Reuters that local residents were “panicked and they’re still looking for refuge an in need of money right now.”
Despite the panic among locals, there were no reports of deaths or injuries following the eruption.
Threat level raised
The local airport closed as ash continued to fall across parts of the island. The Transportation Ministry also issued a flight warning for the region.
Indonesia’s Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted on Sunday sending 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of ash and smoke up into the air and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people, the country’s Disaster Mitigation Agency said.
More than 2,700 people were evacuated from 28 villages on the slopes of the volcano, which is located on the eastern island of Lembata in the East Nusa Tenggara province.
Read more: Volcanic eruptions can cool the planet
Muhammad Ilhan, a 17-year-old who saw the eruption, told Reuters that local residents were “panicked and they’re still looking for refuge an in need of money right now.”
Despite the panic among locals, there were no reports of deaths or injuries following the eruption.
Threat level raised
The local airport closed as ash continued to fall across parts of the island. The Transportation Ministry also issued a flight warning for the region. Read more from DW
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