Aceh - Volcanic ash from eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatera caused impact to Aceh Tenggara Regency, Aceh. The air in the area is polluted with volcanic ash.
The impact of volcanic ash in Southeast Aceh began to be felt since this afternoon, Monday (19/2/2018). Not long ago, Southeast Aceh Police personnel intervened and handed out masks for road users. The thickest areas of volcanic ash exposure are Babul Makmur and Lawe Sigala subdistricts.
The road users who crossed there were given masks by the police. Socialization to the community is also done. The process of sharing masks in front of the police station is done around 14.00 pm. In addition, the police also held a socialization about the importance of using mask wear.
"For the impact of the eruption of Mount Sinabung, volcanic ash filled the area of Southeast Aceh, especially Babul Makmur District, Lawe Sigala, and Babul Rahmah, while the other dust is not too thick," said Southeast Aceh Police Chief AKBP Gugun Hardi Gunawan when confirmed reporters.
Mount Sinabung in Karo Regency, North Sumatera (North Sumatra) has eruption with high ash column 5 kilometer. Residents were asked to be alert with a big eruption.
Observer Post Officer Sinabung, Umar Rosadi, said the eruption occurred at 08:56 pm this morning. In addition to the eruption, there are hot clouds falling.
"Eruption at 08.56 pm Large eruption accompanied by a roar The ash column (eruption) is 5 kilometers,"
I also feel the disaster that is experienced by the citizens of Sinabung may be resolved as soon as possible by the local government.
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