Pramono offers five tips as Mount Anak Krakatau ash spreads
Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said Mount Anak Krakatau remained at Level III, or Alert, as volcanic ash reached several parts of Indonesia, including Jakarta.
- He advised affected residents to wear masks, close doors, windows and water sources, limit outdoor activity, and wet ash before cleaning it.
- Pramono also urged residents to follow official government channels and avoid spreading unverified information.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung urged residents to stay calm and alert as ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread to several areas, including the capital. He said the volcano remained at Level III, or Alert.
In particular, I urge the people of Jakarta to remain calm and alert. Mount Anak Krakatau is currently at Level 3, or Alert. Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has spread to several areas in Indonesia, including Jakarta.
Pramono described the recommended response as โ5M.โ Residents in affected areas should wear masks, close doors and windows, cover water sources, and limit outdoor activity. He also advised people to wet volcanic ash before cleaning it, so it does not become airborne again.
If your area is affected by volcanic ash, follow the 5M measures: wear a mask, close doors and windows and cover water sources, and limit outdoor activity.
He called on residents to monitor official government channels and avoid sharing information that had not been properly verified. โStay alert, protect yourself and your family,โ Pramono said.
Monitor information from official channels and do not spread information that has not been properly verified. Stay alert and protect yourself and your family.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.