YOGYAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that as many as 253 residents living on the slopes of Mount Merapi were evacuated after the mountain released hot avalanche clouds (APG) as far as 5 km to the southeast on Wednesday, March 9 evening. During the volcanic eruption, as many as 253 residents temporarily evacuated to a safe place," said Plt. Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari, through a written statement received in Yogyakarta, Thursday, March 10. He stated that the details of the displaced residents consisted of 60 residents in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province and 193 residents in Sleman Regency, DI Yogyakarta Province. The Klaten Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and Sleman Regency BPBD, according to him, provided assistance and provided logistical assistance to the refugees. carry out rapid assessments, follow-up monitoring and evacuate residents living around the slopes of Mount Merapi," he said. Abdul said BPBD had asked all residents near the slopes of Mount Merapi to immediately move away from the danger zone. immediately gather at the place (gathering point) that has been set for make it easier for the team to carry out rescue and evacuation to a safer place," he said. Mount Merapi experienced increased activity as indicated by the emergence of avalanche hot clouds (APG) as far as 5,000 meters and heading to the southeast on Wednesday (9/3) since 23.18 WIB. In addition, 7 times incandescent lava was observed with a maximum sliding distance of 1,800 meters to the southwest.
Meanwhile, BPPTKG provided information that the current potential hazard is lava avalanches and APG in the south-southwest sector covering the Boyong River for a maximum of 5 kilometers, Bedog, Krasak, Bebeng rivers for a maximum of 7 kilometers. 3 kilometers and Gendol River 5 kilometers. Meanwhile, the ejection of volcanic material in the event of an explosive eruption can reach a radius of 3 kilometers from the summit. In line with the BPPTKG information, BNPB urges the public not to carry out any activities in potential hazard areas, always anticipate disturbances due to volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi and be aware of the dangers of lahars. especially when it rains around Mount Merapi. Currently, Mount Merapi has a Level III Alert status since November 5, 2020. If there is a significant change in activity, the activity status of Mount Merapi will be reviewed immediately.
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