East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) East Flores Regency Government (Pemkab) has again extended the emergency response period for the Mount Lewotobi Male eruption.

"The second extension of the emergency response status is seven days from February 1 to 7, 2024," said East Flores Regentrdinator Alexander Rihi in the decree, Thursday, February 1, which was confiscated by Antara.

The extension of the emergency response status was based on the results of a study and coordination meeting related to the activities of the Lewotobi Male volcano.

In terms of activity level, the status of the mountain has been lowered from Level IV (Awas) to Level III (Alert).

Although the status of mountain activity has decreased, according to knowledge, there is still a need for emergency handling of refugees.

Therefore, the determination of the emergency response period is extended for seven days so that treatment can be carried out according to existing needs and studies.

"If it requires further handling, it can be extended as needed," saidOK.

During a visit to the evacuation site, Tuesday, January 20, Acting Governor of NTT Ayodhia GL Kalake reminded the public not to return home because the volcanic condition was not yet normal.

According to him, all information related to the return of the refugees must be seen based on the results of a study and coordination that prioritizes mutual safety.

"Even though the status is down, please remain disciplined, you cannot return to your hometown," he said.

The volcanic eruption disaster caused residents of several villages spread across Wulanggitang and Ile Bura sub-districts to flee since January 1, 2024.

The two main posts prepared by the local government are in Konga, Titehena, and Boru sub-districts, Wulanggitang sub-district.

The affected residents also fled to the houses of the villagers who were not affected.


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