Mount Ile Lewotolok Erupts Again Tonight

The peak of Mount Ile Lewotolok in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), appeared to glow due to an eruption tonight, Monday (14/05/2026), at 20:41 WITA.

Syawaludin, an officer at the Mount Ile Lewotolok Observation Post, stated that the eruption was accompanied by moderate explosions.

“This eruption was recorded on the seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 40 millimetres (mm) and a duration of 1 minute and 24 seconds,” said Syawaludin.

Syawaludin noted that Mount Ile Lewotolok is currently at Level II (Alert) status. He urged residents living near the volcano, as well as hikers and visitors, to refrain from any activities within a 2-kilometre radius and 3 kilometres in the southern and south-eastern sectors of the eruption centre.

“Be alert to the potential danger of lava flows, landslides, and pyroclastic clouds in the southern and south-eastern sectors, as well as the western and north-eastern sectors of Mount Ile Lewotolok,” he added.

He advised the community living near Mount Ile Lewotolok to use protective masks for the mouth and nose, along with other equipment to protect the eyes and skin, to avoid respiratory issues.

“Additionally, ensure that clean water storage containers are covered to prevent exposure to volcanic ash,” he concluded.