Indonesia volcano: 27 still missing after volcanic eruption kills 15
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said 56 people had been hospitalised, mostly with burns


Mount Semeru, the highest volcano on Indonesia’s Java island, erupted on Sunday, spewing thick columns of ash as high as 12,000 meters into the sky blanketing villages and nearby towns with tons of volcanic debris. Image Courtesy: AP

At least 15 people are dead and 27 others missing since the highest volcano on Indonesia’s Java island Mount Semeru erupted with fury. Image Courtesy: AP

Evacuation and rescue efforts have been hampered by choking smoke, a power blackout, and rainstorms during the eruption which turned the debris into mud. AFP Photo

Search and rescue efforts were temporarily suspended Sunday afternoon because of fears that heavy rain would cause more hot ash and debris to fall from the crater. Image Courtesy: AFP
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