China News Service, December 5 According to foreign media reports, on the 4th local time, the Semeru volcano in East Java Province, Indonesia erupted violently, killing 13 people and injuring nearly 100 residents.
Data map: On August 11, local time, in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, hot lava erupted from Mount Merapi.
Indonesia's National Disaster Reduction Bureau (BNPB) has confirmed that 13 people died in the eruption of Semeru Volcano on the 4th. The volcano began to emit ash, which once completely blocked the sun.
The volcanic eruption coincided with the heavy rain, and the volcanic ash turned into thick mud, destroying a major bridge and houses on the road.
According to reports, the local landmark Gladak Perak Bridge connecting the two villages has been completely destroyed by mudslides.
After the Indonesian President Joko received the report of the disaster caused by the volcanic eruption, he instructed Sukhayanto, the director of the country's disaster relief agency, to go to the disaster area to guide disaster relief.
According to data, the Semeru volcano, located in East Java Province, Indonesia, is 3676 meters high and is the highest mountain on the island of Java.