Local sources from Indonesia: CNBC Indonesia, Kompas.com.
UK coverage: The Guardian.
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 12 hikers who went missing after a volcano eruption on Mount Marapi in West Sumatra killed 11 people. The volcano continues to erupt, hampering rescue efforts. So far, five bodies have been brought down the mountain for identification, while six more are still to be evacuated.
Mount Marapi is the most active volcano on Sumatra island, which is part of Indonesia’s volcanic ‘Ring of Fire’. On Sunday, the 2,891-meter-high volcano erupted, ejecting a column of ash containing volcanic materials up to 3,000 meters from the crater’s peak, accompanied by rumbling sounds.
The eruption of Mount Marapi has caused ash mixed with gravel to hit the Ampek Angkek area in Candung, Agam Regency, West Sumatra. One resident of Ampek Angkek, Candung, Romi (42), said that before the eruption, Mount Marapi emitted a loud rumbling sound.
‘There was a loud rumbling sound. Then there was an earthquake. I was shocked and ran out of the house,’ said Romi. Shortly after the eruption, ash began to fall accompanied by gravel, creating a noise on the roofs of houses.
The Head of Mount Marapi Observation Post, Ahmad Rifandi, confirmed that the ash rain was heading towards Agam Regency. He also stated that the current status of Mount Marapi is still at the alert level, and advised the public not to approach areas prone to eruption impacts.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the public is urged to stay tuned to the Squawk Box program on CNBC Indonesia (Monday, 04/12/2023) for more information. Residents are also requested to wear hats, glasses, jackets, and masks due to the ash rain carried by the wind.
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