Devastating Volcano Eruption in Indonesia Leaves Nine Dead

Rescue operations continue on Flores Island as Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spews lava and ash, displacing thousands.

The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Flores Island has killed at least nine people and injured 63 others, with 31 suffering serious injuries.
The volcano's ash plume reached heights of 2,000 meters, while lava and debris spread up to seven kilometers from the crater.
Over 2,400 residents have been evacuated to makeshift shelters after their homes and infrastructure, including schools and a convent, were destroyed.
The Indonesian government has raised the volcano's alert status to the highest level and expanded the exclusion zone to a seven-kilometer radius.
Rescue efforts are hampered by thick mud and power outages, as authorities warn evacuees not to return despite a temporary lull in volcanic activity.