JAKARTA, April 15 — Indonesia’s Mount Dempo in South Sumatra erupted today, sending an ash column up to 3,500 metres above its summit, as authorities warned residents and visitors to stay clear of the area.
ANTARA News Agency reported the Geological Agency's acting head Lana Saria as saying that the plume rose to about 6,673 metres above sea level, with white emissions of moderate intensity drifting towards the northeast
“This eruption was recorded on a seismogram at 11.45am, with a duration of approximately 13 minutes and 49 seconds,” she said.
There were no reports of explosive sounds accompanying the volcanic activity.
Mount Dempo, located near Pagar Alam in southern Sumatra, remains at Alert Level II (Waspada), indicating elevated volcanic activity, with authorities continuing to monitor developments and issue updates to local communities.
Residents, visitors, and tourists have been advised to avoid the crater area, with a restricted zone set at a one-kilometre radius, extending up to two kilometres towards the northern sector where the crater opening is located.
Authorities warned that the area remains a source of hazardous volcanic gases and urged the public to remain vigilant and follow official instructions.
Officials continue to monitor fluctuations in the volcano’s activity and are providing updates to local governments and communities.
