Indonesia, Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Activity in East Nusa Tenggara

IMPACTS: As of BNPB report on 5 Nov at 0745 HRS UTC+7,
- 9 persons dead and 1 person in critical condition
- 31 persons severe injured
- 32 persons minor injured
- 2,734 families (10,295 persons) affected
- 2,472 persons displaced to 3 evacuation centres over Konga, Bokang, and Lewolaga.
- 4 airports around Lewotobi Laki-laki still closed as of this morning

DAMAGES:
- 2,384 houses affected
- 23 houses heavily damaged
- 25 schools damaged


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Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Activity in Flores TImur, East Nusa Tenggara, as of 4 Nov at 0840 HRS UTC+7

Country under monitoring: Indonesia

OVERVIEW: Following recent activity of Lewotobi Laki-laki on Sunday, 3 Nov at 2257 HRS UTC+7, PVMBG elevated the status of Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Alert Level to Alert Level IV. The height of the eruption column was not observed. The eruption was recorded on a seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 47.3 mm and a duration of 1450 seconds.

AFFECTED AREAS:
Kec. Wulanggitang (6 Desa)
- Ds. Pululera
- Ds. Nawokote
- Ds. Hokeng Jaya
- Ds. Klatanlo
- Ds. Boru
- Ds. Boru Kedang
Kec. Ile Bura (1 Desa)
- Ds. Dulipali


PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE:
- BPBD Flores Timur is conducting evacuations, rapid assessments, and search and rescue operations for affected victims.
- BPBD Flores Timur has established 3 evacuation centres in Konga Village, Lewolaga Village, and Tietehena Village.
- BPBD Flores TImur has prepared mobile kitchens and distributed mineral water, folding mattresses, blankets, and first aid kits.
- BPBD Flores Timur is conducting data collection and rapid assessments.
- Residents around Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki and visitors/tourists are advised not to engage in any activities within a 7 km radius of the eruption center of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki.
- Residents around Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki should be aware of the potential for lahar floods in rivers originating from the peak of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki during heavy rainfall, especially in the areas of Dulipali, Padang Pasir, and Nobo.