The Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on 17 June at 10:50 UTC producing an ash plume that reached 20 km above the crater and prompting evacuations.
According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), at least 4,796 people have been displaced and 2,341 have been assisted. Six districts in two islands have been impacted by volcanic ash, and more than 12 flights have been affected at the Komodo International Airport in the town of Labuan Bajo.
The alert level remains at 4, the highest level and public activities are forbidden within a 7-8 km radius of the crater.
A state of emergency for the East Flores District is effective from February to August 2025.