The Number Of Victims Of The Eruption Of Mount Marapi Increases To 15 People

JAKARTA - The Operations Control Center of the National Disaster Management Agency (Pusdalops BNPB) reported that the number of victims of the eruption of Mount Marapi in Padang, West Sumatra increased again by two people to 15 people until Tuesday at 22.28 WIB. Head of the Data Center, Information and Disaster Communication of BNPB Abdul Muhari said, of that number, 10 people have been identified by the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team. While the other five bodies are still in the identification process at Dr. Achmad Mochtar Hospital (RSAM) Bukittinggi. In addition, there are still eight climbers who have not been evacuated. "The joint team continues to carry out search and rescue processes to deal with the situation at the location," said Abdul, in an official statement, Wednesday, December 6. Until now, Mount Marapi has experienced an eruption of 46 times. The last eruption was recorded on Tuesday, December 5 at 06.24 WIB with a maximum amplitude of 25.1 mm and a duration of 80 seconds. However, this mountain is still on alert status or level II. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Agam Regency and Tanah Datar Regency together with the joint team continue to monitor the development of the eruption of Mount Marapi to take quick action in dealing with the evacuation of residents in case of more volcanic activity. People around Mount Marapi are asked to keep a distance of less than 3 km from the top of the mountain and avoid any activity in the area.

In addition, residents in the nearest sub-district are advised to reduce activities outside the home and use masks when outdoors. The government also urges the public to remain calm, not to be provoked by uncertain issues, and not to spread information that cannot be verified. The public is expected to always follow directions and appeals from the local government.