The inhabitants of the island of Java were not warned about the eruption of Semeru
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The number of casualties may increase as the search and rescue operation continues.
The death toll from the eruption of the Semeru volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, increased to 14. More than 30 people were seriously injured, informed Sunday, December 5, Reuters.
“The number of victims increased and reached 14 people, 56 local residents were injured, 35 of them were seriously injured,” the rescue service said.
The search operation continues. However, forecasters predict heavy rainfall in the area of the volcano, which may prevent emergency situations.
According to the latest data, the authorities have evacuated 1,300 residents of the island.
As the agency informs, the emission of hot clouds of smoke and ash from the Semeru volcano began on December 1, but due to heavy fog, experts could not correctly assess the situation and warn people.
As a result, a hot avalanche unexpectedly covered the island December 4th. On the same day, it became known about the first victim of the eruption.
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