According to the news of the Straits Times, after the eruption of Semeru Volcano at an altitude of 3,676 meters in the Lumajang region, the surrounding settlements were covered with dense ash and smoke. 11 villages in the region were affected by the explosion.
2 PERSONS IDENTIFICATE
Abdul Muhari, official of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), said in a written statement that 13 people lost their lives after the explosion, and that only two of them could be identified.
98 PEOPLE INJURED
Muhari also stated that 98 people were injured due to the explosion and most of them were treated for burns.
902 PEOPLE DISCHARGED
On the other hand, it was recorded that many villages were plunged into darkness due to smoke and ash and 902 people were evacuated to safe areas.
It was reported that 10 workers who were trapped in the mine where they worked after the explosion were also rescued.
Lumajang Vice President Indah Masdar announced yesterday that one person with severe burns died and 41 people were injured.
Indonesia, which is in the “Pacific Ring of Fire” earthquake and volcanic belt, has about 130 active volcanoes.
Source: AA-UAV