Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi has erupted again, unleashing a towering ash plume and worsening air quality in East Nusa Tenggara province. The volcano’s latest outburst on Wednesday sent ash soaring 3 kilometers high, blanketing skies west and southwest of the crater.
While aviation alerts were lowered to orange level, flights below 5km remain banned near the mountain. “Air quality has plummeted,” said Richard Felt, a disaster official, noting respiratory issues among residents. Authorities distributed masks and prepped evacuation centers housing 12,000 people with medical supplies.
Heavy rainfall could trigger dangerous lava floods, officials warned, urging residents to avoid high-risk zones. Standing at 1,584 meters, Mt. Lewotobi is one of 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia’s ‘Ring of Fire’ region.
As ash drifts, questions linger about long-term health and environmental impacts. Stay tuned for updates!
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