Volcanic Eruption: Flight Cancellations & Tsunami Alert

Here’s a summary of⁢ the ⁢article about the Mount Lewotobi eruption in Indonesia:

eruption: Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia erupted, spewing an ash cloud over 11km (approximately ⁢36,000 feet) into the sky. Alert Level: Authorities⁤ raised the alert level to the highest (red alert).
Evacuation Zone: Residents are urged to avoid activities within a 7km radius⁢ of ⁤the crater.
Flight Disruptions: Numerous flights to and from Bali have⁤ been delayed or cancelled, affecting airlines such as Air India, air New Zealand,⁢ Jetstar, Juneyao‍ airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Australia. Around 40 flights have been cancelled at Bali’s Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Tsunami Concerns: Japan’s Meteorological Agency is investigating whether the eruption could trigger‍ a tsunami, perhaps affecting the Okinawa Prefecture area.
Visuals: A large plume of⁤ ash and smoke was observed erupting from the volcano.
Warnings: The⁢ Volcanology agency warned of potential lava flows if it⁤ rains.
Official Statement: Volcano Observation Post Officer Yohanes Kolli Sorywutun confirmed the eruption occured on June 17, 2025, at 17:35 WITA.* ⁢ Safety Advice: The public is⁣ advised to remain⁣ calm, follow local government directions, and ⁤be aware⁣ of potential lava floods in disaster-prone areas if heavy rain occurs.