The Indonesian Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) reported that Ruang Volcano in North Sulawesi erupted, spewing lava and ash, prompting the escalation of the alert level from 3 to 4. This eruption led to the suspension of all operations at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, with the airport expected to remain closed until noon tomorrow. Additionally, thousands of residents were evacuated from their homes following the volcano’s previous eruption two weeks ago.
Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.