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Indonesia’s health minister warns of volcanic ash risks and urges people to stay indoors

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin urged residents affected by Mount Anak Krakatau’s volcanic ash to stay indoors for a week, or wear masks and glasses outside.
  • He said the ash contains silica that can damage the lungs and has sharp particles that can irritate the skin and eyes.
  • Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level III, or Alert, while ash has spread across Lampung, Banten, Jakarta and West Java, temporarily disrupting some flights.

Indonesia’s health minister has urged people living in areas affected by Mount Anak Krakatau’s volcanic ash to stay indoors for the week. Anyone who must go outside should wear a mask, glasses, long sleeves and long trousers.

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin issued the advice during a limited meeting on disaster response chaired by President Prabowo Subianto on September 7. He said ash particles containing silica could damage the lungs. They could also harm the eyes and irritate the skin because the dust is sharp.

“Health-wise, we hope people will not leave their homes this week. If they do go out, they must wear a mask,” Sadikin said. He also advised people to protect their eyes with glasses and cover their arms and legs.

Mount Anak Krakatau’s status has risen to Level III, or Alert. The volcano’s activity increased on September 4, when lava was seen flowing from waters in the Sunda Strait. Ash spread across Lampung, Banten, Jakarta and West Java, and some domestic and international flight routes in affected areas were temporarily closed.

Health-wise, we hope people will not leave their homes this week. If they do go out, they must wear a mask.

· Budi Gunadi SadikinIndonesia’s health minister advised residents affected by volcanic ash to stay indoors and use protection if they must go outside.
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