Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:33pm on 17 Jun 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on June 17, sending ash clouds 10,000 metres (32,800 feet) into the sky and prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest. The volcano, located in south-central Flores Timur district, unleashed thick grey smoke visible from 150km away. The danger zone has been expanded to 8km around the crater. While there are no reports of damage or casualties, residents were warned of potential lava flows due to rain. No flights were cancelled. The 1,584-metre volcano, paired with Mount Lewotobi Perempuan, last erupted fatally in November 2024, killing 9 and injuring dozens.
