Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia continues its eruptive activity, posing a significant threat to nearby communities. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard (CVGHM/PVMBG) has reported ongoing eruptions since late November 2025, maintaining the alert level at "Level 4 - Caution". This indicates a heightened risk of further volcanic hazards.
Lahar Flows Cause Widespread Damage
Recent reports detail the devastating impact of lahar flows on villages in East Flores Regency. On December 3, 2025, a lahar flow originating from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki struck Klatanlo and Dulipali villages, causing significant damage and disruption. The Geological Agency recorded the event, noting a maximum amplitude of 47.3 mm.
The lahar flow resulted in:
- Blockage of the Maumere-Larantuka road due to mud and lahar material.
- Considerable damage to three homes in Dulipali Village.
- Submersion of one house in Klatanlo Village under 40 centimeters of mud.
- Power failure due to the collapse of electrical poles in Dulipali Village.
Evacuation Orders and Safety Precautions
The Geological Agency has issued strict recommendations to the public, urging residents to avoid approaching the mountain within a 6-kilometer radius of the eruption center, and specifically within a 7-kilometer radius in the northwest-northeast direction. Residents in disaster-prone areas are also warned to be cautious of potential lahar floods during heavy rain, particularly communities along river flows originating from the volcano.
The situation remains critical, and authorities are closely monitoring the volcano's activity to provide timely warnings and assistance to affected communities. Stay tuned to NewsRpt.com for the latest updates on this developing situation.