22 Apr 2019 / Bali, Indonesia

Mount Agung erupts

Karangasem Regency in Bali is on alert after the volcano Mount Agung erupted again at 18.55 hours local time yesterday (Sunday 21 April).

According to the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, this latest eruption occurred for one minute, producing an ash column is observed up to 6km above sea level. Flying ash is predicted up to 2500-3000 meters in all directions. At least five cities and regencies - Karangasem, Bangli, Klungkung, Badung and Denpasar City – and masks have been distributed masks to a number of communities.

The airport and Benoa Port have not been affected and are still operating normally.

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