Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores Island, Indonesia erupts on April 26.—XINHUA/VNA Photo

HÀ NỘI — Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre reported that Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the country's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Tuesday, spewing a column of ash up to 10 km into the sky and triggering the highest aviation alert.

Accordingly, aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.

People are prohibited from engaging in any activities within a radius of 7 km from the crater, and 8 km in the southwest and northeast areas. 

Residents living around the volcano are advised to be aware of the potential for rain-induced lava floods in rivers originating from the crater during periods of heavy rainfall.

Those in areas affected by ashfall are urged to wear masks or nose-and-mouth coverings to protect their respiratory systems from volcanic ash.

At 1,584 metres high, Lewotobi Laki-Laki is one of 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia. The country is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. — VNS