November 3, 2024 Eruption of Lewotobi

Reference #13856

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that eruptive activity at Lewotobi Laki-laki remained at a high-level during 5-12 November, producing tall ash plumes, explosions, pyroclastic flows, and a lava flow, which all significantly affected residents, infrastructure, and transportation. The Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) reported that as of 5 November there were 2,472 people spread across three evacuation shelters. A total of nine people had died (six from one family according to a news article) from the eruptive events that occurred during 3-4 November, 63 were injured, and five people remained in the hospital, one was critically injured. Information about damage to homes and infrastructure was incomplete because the exclusion zone and ongoing eruption prevented evaluations.

Reference #13854

IMPACTS: As of BNPB report on 5 Nov at 0745 HRS UTC+7,

- 9 persons dead and 1 person in critical condition

- 31 persons severe injured

- 32 persons minor injured

- 2,734 families (10,295 persons) affected

- 2,472 persons displaced to 3 evacuation centres over Konga, Bokang, and Lewolaga.

- 4 airports around Lewotobi Laki-laki still closed as of this morning

DAMAGES:

- 2,384 houses affected

- 23 houses heavily damaged

- 25 schools damaged

Reference #13853

According to the ASEAN DMRS, it is estimated that 72.2K people (18.7K households), and 162 Million USD of infrastructure (total replacement value)* are within 10 km and more likely to be adversely impacted.

As of a BNPB report on 4 November at 0319 HRS UTC (data collection are ongoing);

Affected areas: Kecamanta Wulanggitang and Kecamatan Ile Bura;

A total of 10,295 persons affected;

A total of 10 persons dead.