Semeru Survivors Hope Social Rehabilitation to be Realized Soon

The eruption claimed 34 lives, while 22 people are missing and 22 others seriously injured, while 4,250 residents were evacuated to 19 emergency shelters and the homes of houses other residents.

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Residents arrive at the Mount Semeru eruption refuge at SDN Supiturang 04, Supiturang Village, Pronojiwo District, Lumajang Regency, East Java, Rabu  (8/12/2021). Many residents choose to return home during the day and evacuate at night due to their concerns about the activities of Mount Semeru.

LUMAJANG, KOMPAS — Residents affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, are hoping that the government will soon rehabilitate social life, as the Mt. Semeru eruption has traumatized them.

The Semeru eruption that occurred on Saturday (4/12/2021) has brought a major impact, especially on residential areas in the subdistricts of Pronojiwo and Candipuro in Lumajang. Eight other subdistricts in Lumajang and Malang regency were also affected by ashfall.