Koboan Bulk Hamlet Like Settlements Dead Due To The Eruption Of Mount Semeru

LUMAJANG - The atmosphere of the settlements in Curah Koboan Hamlet, Pronojiwo District, Lumajang Regency, East Java is like a dead settlement because there are no residents' activities, even the majority of houses were damaged by the eruption of Mount Semeru. along with volunteers who were combing to evacuate victims affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru on Saturday, December 4th.

In the area, it is suspected that there are still some people who are buried. Officers also received reports from residents about several residents whose whereabouts were not known. Dusun Curah Koboan was one of the locations most severely affected by the increased volcanic activity of Mount Semeru in the form of avalanche of hot clouds. During the incident of increased activity of Mount Semeru, Saturday, December 4, it was suspected that many residents were trapped. because of the ash rain that occurred at that time, plus access was cut off due to the collapse of the Besuk Koboan Bridge (Silver Deck).

Residents' houses also still appear to be filled with ash on the roofs, while the roads and their yards are covered with ash mixed with mud. For livestock that are still alive, they will be moved to a safe place by local youths," said one of the MDMC volunteers in Jember Regency. school buildings. Rice fields and agricultural fields also died because they were covered in thick ash. In a number of houses, motorbikes and wind bikes belonging to local residents were also seen. In addition to combing the villages, joint officers and volunteers carried out the process of evacuating victims and looking for victims who were suspected of being buried. At around 14.30 WIB, the evacuation process was temporarily suspended due to rain and the weather did not support it. search for victims.