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