MOUNT Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara erupted, triggering a flight warning and safety advisories, the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center said.
The eruption on Wednesday released a column of ash up to 3,500m into the sky, and the thick grey cloud moved westward and northwestward of the crater.
To mitigate risks posed by the volcanic ash, a Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation has been issued at the orange level, the second-highest warning, banning planes from flying below 5,000m in the vicinity of Mount Lewotobi.
Aircraft were advised to exercise caution regarding the presence of volcanic ash, which can disturb their flights.
To protect the residents living on the slope of the volcano from the risks of hot clouds and volcanic materials, the centre has issued safety advisories.
Residents, tourists and visitors were told not to engage in any activities within a radius of 6km from the volcano.
Mount Lewotobi, standing at 1,584m, is one of Indonesia’s 127 active volcanoes. — Xinhua
