The Eruption Of Mount Lewotobi NTT Forces 4,681 Flores Residents To Evacuate

Mount Lewotobi Men-Laki In NTT (ANTARA)

The eruption of Mount Lewotobi in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) forced 4,681 residents to evacuate. Acting (Plt) Head of the East Flores Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Ahmad Duli, said the daily data update was continuing.

"We hope that mountain activity will subside so that people can return to their homes," said Ahmad Duli in Wulangitang, East Flores, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, January 7.

Of these, 4,681 people came from 421 families affected in two sub-districts, namely Wulangitang and Ile Bura.

Data shows that 2,456 people live in six tent points, while 2,225 people are scattered in residents' homes and meeting centers at 13 village points.

Ahmad stated that the East Flores BPBD has ensured the availability of logistics, including food and sleeping mats. His party has also provided portable water reservoirs with a capacity of 25,000 liters to be placed in refugee posts in Boru, Wulanggitang, and Konga, Titihena.

"Yesterday it was still a bit delayed, but now we have had enough time and get a lot of support to serve all refugees, including attention to their health," he said.

Mount Lewotobi Male in Wulanggitang District has been on alert or level III since Monday January 1 at 04.00 WITA. Ahmad also reminded the public to maintain health by wearing masks and avoiding the spread of fake news related to volcanic eruptions.

"Hopefully, the public can trust information originating from the government," he said.