The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reports that as of Wednesday (17/4) at 09:12 AM, Indonesia's volcanoes are currently in varying states of activity: five are on high alert, 17 on watch, and 46 classified as normal.

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) elevated the status of Mount Ruang in the Sitaro, North Sulawesi, to high alert, alongside Mount Awu in the Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi, which was raised from watch to high alert.

Between April 1-15, 2024, volcanic activity at Mount Awu was dominated by shallow and deep volcanic quakes. PVMBG recorded one low-frequency earthquake, 284 instances of shallow volcanic quakes, and 71 deep volcanic quakes.

Mount Ile Lewotolok, located in Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is still on high alert, with records showing eruption activity from April 1-7, 2024. Eruptions are ongoing but seismic activity has lessened significantly.

Mount Semeru remains on high alert, and locals are prohibited from carrying out activities within a 13km radius southeast from the eruption center. The mountain, which lies on the border of Lumajang and Malang in East Java, often erupts and records seismic activities.

Community members in the vicinity are advised to stay alert to the potential of hot clouds, lava spills, and lahar along the streams originating from Mount Semeru's peak, especially in Besuk Kobokan, Besuk Bang, Besuk Kembar, Besuk Sat, and potential lahar in tributaries.