Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts, Disrupting Flights and Forcing Evacuations

The volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province sent ash 8,000 meters high, prompting a 14-day emergency and the evacuation of over 4,700 residents.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted three times, with ash columns reaching 8,000 meters, leading authorities to raise the alert level to its highest tier.
Over 4,700 residents have been evacuated, and a danger zone has been expanded to 8 kilometers around the volcano.
Flight disruptions include the cancellation of seven international flights from Bali, with airlines monitoring conditions as schedules gradually resume.
Authorities have warned of potential volcanic mudflows due to heavy rainfall in rivers originating from the volcano.
Seismic activity has slightly declined following the eruptions, but the situation remains under close observation by Indonesian geological agencies.