Indonesia - Volcanic Eruption (BNPB, GDACS) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 April 2024)

Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), increased its volcanic activity on 16-17 April with explosions and emission of volcanic ash and lava. The worst hit areas are Pumpente Village and Pathology Village in Tagulandang District (Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi Province).

According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 828 people have been displaced, of whom 45 are in one evacuation centre and 783 are in the homes of relatives.

National and local authorities are providing assistance for those affected and established an Emergency Response Status for 14 days starting from April 16.

The level of the volcano has been raised from II to III, people cannot enter in the area radius of 4 km from the centre of the active crater.