At least 39 people died, and 12 others are unaccounted for According to the latest government balance, the volcano occurred on Saturday after the eruption of Mount Semeru in East Java, Indonesia.
The Lumajang area is one of the most severely affected areas, and the authorities report that other areas 120 injuredAccording to Antara News Agency, 38 of them took it seriously.
In addition, search and rescue teams have begun to use their equipment in an attempt to Find a dozen people who are still missingThe eruption has displaced more than 4,000 people in the area.
The country’s President Joko Widodo visited the affected areas on Tuesday and promised to relocate some areas. 2,000 families were affected. In this sense, it has indicated that the government will take the necessary measures to repair damaged infrastructure.
This nearly 3,700-meter-high volcano is part of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park and has erupted many times since December 2020. It is the highest mountain on the entire island and has a population of approximately 145 million.
In addition, the country is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire and is known for its high seismic activity, including more than one hundred active volcanoes.