Authorities warn public to stay away as Mount Semeru continues erupting
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have advised the public to stay away from high-risk areas around Mount Semeru after the volcano erupted several times over the weekend. The volcano erupted three times on Sunday morning with ash columns reaching 700 metres above the summit. On Saturday it erupted twice within about 90 minutes, with the highest ash […]
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, ash plume reaches 1,500 metres
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the East Nusa Tenggara region of Indonesia erupted today (Apr 23), spewing volcanic ash to a height of 1,500 metres above its peak, according to Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), Xinhua reported. PVMBG said the eruption occurred at 6:31 pm local time and lasted three […]
Mount Ibu erupts, spewing ash 7km high
JAKARTA: Mount Ibu, located on West Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, erupted again at 12.35 eastern Indonesian time, sending a column of ash about seven kilometres high from the main summit crater for about 10 minutes. The eruption also expelled sand, carried westward by the wind, reaching both the volcano’s observation post and the […]
Stay prepared, informed amid volcanic crisis
MIRI: Precautionary measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks, including the threat of haze affecting Malaysia following the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia, said Deputy Health Minister Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni. “There is currently no need for the public to wear masks as the eruption occurred at a considerable distance. However, we […]
State monitoring air quality following volcanic eruption
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, is closely monitoring possible impacts of the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption to the air quality in this region. In a statement, it said the eruption could release harmful particles, including volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ashes. It added that the number of particulate […]
Cancelled Malaysia Airlines flights being restored
KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines said it has commenced the gradual reinstatement of flights to and from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan since yesterday (Apr 18) evening. “This positive development follows the necessary flight cancellations due to the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang, Indonesia. “While the airline endeavours to restore normal operations as soon […]
32 families relocated after cold lava floods hit East Java
JAKARTA: At least 32 families in Lumajang, East Java were voluntarily relocated to safer areas following an overflow of cold lava floods triggered by Mount Semeru last Thursday. The cold lava floods occurred after moderate to heavy rainfall in the Mount Semeru area throughout the evening, causing the Regoyo River basin to overflow and flood […]
Abang Jo: Southern Sarawak may be spared ash fallout but …
KUCHING: The state government is keeping a close watch on the volcanic eruption of Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi, as it awaits guidance from scientists on the potential ash fallout. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg clarified that while areas like Kuching in the south might not be directly affected by the […]
No air pollution in Sarawak
KUCHING: There is no air pollution in Sarawak and Sabah following the volcanic eruption in Northern Sulawesi, situated about 800km from Malaysia. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah said that the Mount Ruang volcano, situated 725 meters above sea level, first erupted at 9.45am on Tuesday (Apr 16), followed by four subsequent eruptions […]
Flight cancellations for safety reasons, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: The cancellation of flights to and from the Borneo island is necessary to ensure the safety of flight crews and passengers following the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption in Indonesia. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is a precautionary measure by airline operators. “I believe […]