Overview

• The volcano continued to erupt into June 18 with ash plumes reaching up to 10,000 meters and frequent tremors reported around Flores Island.
• Indonesia’s volcanology agency kept the alert at level four and expanded the no-go zone to eight kilometers from the crater to guard against lashed rivers and lava flows.
• Disaster officials evacuated over 450 families from multiple villages and set up temporary shelters equipped with electricity and clean water.
• At least 32 domestic and international flights to and from Bali have been cancelled by carriers including Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air India and Singapore Airlines, affecting more than 14,000 passengers.
• Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport in Maumere and two other local airfields remain closed until Thursday while authorities monitor ash dispersion and rain-triggered lahar risks.