Danger Looms Over Semeru Eruption Survivors

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that seven more victims had died from the Semeru eruption, bringing the death toll to 22 people and 27 declared missing.

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The view of Mount Semeru from Supiturang Village, Pronojiwo District, Lumajang Regency, East Java, Tuesday (7/12/2021).

Amid showers of volcanic ash, survivors of the Semeru eruption have returned to the vulnerable areas. The disaster killed 22 people and left 27 injured.

LUMAJANG, KOMPAS — As Mount Semeru remains unstable, several residents have returned to their homes located in areas prone to eruptions to retrieve their things or feed their livestock. Meanwhile, the conditions of refugees are still disorganized, such as in terms of data collection.