WANHEARTNEWS.COM - The number of victims of the eruption of Mount Semeru who was found dead increased by 4 more. Based on data from the Lumajang Regency BPBD, a total of 43 victims have died to this day.
As for the injured victims, the Lumajang Regency BPBD reported that there were 104 people. With details of serious injuries as many as 32 people and 82 people with minor injuries.
Not only the number of victims who died, the residents who were displaced due to the impact also increased. If previously there were 5,919 people, until today, there are 6,542 people who have fled.
People or visitors who are active within a 1 km radius of the Semeru peak crater are advised to stay away. Because at this time the highest mountain in Java is still at level II or alert status.
In this fifth day of search, rescue and evacuation operations, the joint team involved, namely from elements of BPBD, TNI, Polri, Basarnas and a number of potentials focused on a number of affected areas.
The status of Mount Semeru itself is currently still at level II or alert. Because until now hot cloud avalanches and flood vibrations are still detected through the Gunung Sawur PGA seismograph.
For this reason, the Lumajang BPBD appealed to the public or visitors not to move within a 1 km radius. Because apart from the potential for avalanches, the condition of hot cloud material is still high.
