2023-12-04 05:26:41
At least eleven climbers have died and another twelve are missing after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, West Sumatraconsidered the most active volcano in Indonesia.
The authorities found the bodies this Monday, although it was on Sunday when Merapi erupted and 75 climbers were trapped, of which 52 have been successfully and safely evacuatedalthough emergency services continue evacuation efforts.
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The head of the observation post of the aforementioned mountain, Ahmad Rifandi, in statements to the Indonesian news portal Kompas, has confirmed the eruption but has indicated that the height of the ash column is unknown due to the presence of clouds.
However, the radius of the eruption is three kilometers and The current state of the volcano is at alert levelso the population has been asked not to go near the affected area and when leaving their homes to wear masks and clothing that covers the skin due to falling ashes.
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