Kuningan Regency Safe from Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash

Kuningan Regency is currently in a safe condition regarding the eruption activity of Mount Anak Krakatau. Monitoring efforts are ongoing.

The Kuningan Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has ensured that there have been no reports of any areas being impacted by the distribution of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.

“As of now, there are no reported areas in Kuningan Regency affected, particularly regarding the presence of volcanic ash. The situation remains quite safe,” said the Head of Implementation for BPBD Kuningan Regency, Indra Bayu Permana, on Tuesday (8/9).

Indra continued, noting that BPBD Kuningan has participated in online coordination meetings with the West Java Provincial Secretary responsible for disaster management. This coordination was held to discuss anticipatory and mitigation steps that the local government needs to prepare to face the potential impacts of Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption.

“Vigilance must remain high, even though there have been no reports of volcanic ash reaching the Kuningan area so far,” said Indra.

Weather conditions and wind direction are key factors that could influence the movement of volcanic ash should eruption activity increase.

“This must be anticipated because we know the dry season is still ongoing. Wind strength also significantly influences the dispersal of volcanic ash,” he added.

Consequently, Indra stated that BPBD Kuntingan urges the public not to panic, but to continue following information updates from the government and relevant agencies. Residents are also requested to report immediately if they detect volcanic ash entering the Kuningan Regency area.

Public reports are necessary so that field conditions can be verified promptly. This ensures that handling measures can be implemented swiftly if the situation requires intervention.

“Citizens forced to engage in outdoor activities are advised to use masks to reduce the risk of inhaling volcanic ash particles,” he added.

In addition to protecting respiratory tracts, the public is also requested to secure water sources by covering wells, reservoirs, and other water sources if they begin to be exposed to volcanic ash.