May 11, 2024 Eruption of Marapi

Lahars generated by intense rainfall occurred around 2100 on 11 May and caused several fatalities, evacuations, and widespread damage in the Agam Regency. The lahars originated in the Malana or Lona drainage on Marapi’s flank and significantly impacted several areas including in the Agam, Tanah Datar, Padang Panjang, and Padang Pariaman districts. Aid efforts were delayed by damage to bridges and several sections of roads between villages. Close to 200 homes were damaged or missing, around 72 hectares of fields were affected, and mosques were damaged. (reference # xxxxx)

As of May 16, Media reports, as of 16 May, at least 67 fatalities and 20 people still missing. In addition, more than 400 people have been displaced to temporary shelters, 1,500 families have been affected, and at least 521 houses and 19 bridges have been damaged. (reference #13784)

As of May 14, according to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 58 people have died, 35 people have been reported missing, 33 others have been injured and more than 1,500 families have been affected. (reference #13780)

It is believed the flash flood was actually cold-lava flow from Mount Marapi which erupted in December 2023 and remains active at alert level 3 (orange level). As of May 14, the flash flood damaged 5 schools, 11 mosque,1 government building, 15 bridges and 50 hectare of paddy field. Access from Padang Panjang city to Pada city is completely cut off. (reference #13781)