Indonesia to Relocate Residents After Volcanic Eruptions

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has experienced multiple eruptions, prompting the government to announce the permanent relocation of thousands of residents from the danger zone. Recent eruptions, which began on November 3, have resulted in at least ten fatalities and significant destruction, affecting over 10,000 people. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has raised the alert level to the highest tier and established a 7-kilometer exclusion zone around the volcano. Authorities reported that more than 4,400 individuals have already been evacuated, and plans are in place to relocate around 16,000 residents permanently to enhance safety and mitigate future risks. BNPB Chief Suharyanto emphasized the necessity of these measures to protect future generations from similar disasters. The situation continues to unfold as the government provides assistance to those affected by the eruptions.