Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Nusa Tenggara has shown volcanic activity again in the early hours of Monday, July 6, 2026. According to official reports, the eruption occurred precisely at 00:59 WITA, spewing an ash column 500 meters above the summit, reaching 2,084 meters above sea level.
Seismograph data recorded the activity with a maximum amplitude of 18.5 millimeters and a duration of 46 seconds. The observed thick gray ash column was reported to be drifting toward the north and northeast.
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) issued a strict warning for the public and tourists to refrain from activities within a 5-kilometer radius of the eruption center. In addition to the threat of volcanic ash, residents living near river basins originating from the peak, such as in Dulipali, Nobo, and Hokeng Jaya, are advised to heighten vigilance against potential rain-induced lahar floods, especially if heavy rainfall hits the region.
As a health precaution, residents exposed to volcanic ash are advised to wear masks or nose coverings to avoid the risk of respiratory issues. Citizens are urged to remain calm, rely on official government information, and not be influenced by unverified rumors.
The local government continues to coordinate intensively with the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Observation Post in Pululera Village, East Flores, as well as the NTT Provincial BPBD. Members of the public who need the latest updates regarding the volcano's activity can contact the PVMBG information center at 022-7272606.
