Indonesia continues evacuations from areas affected by volcanic eruption

Authorities in Indonesia have evacuated nearly 2,500 people from areas affected by the ongoing eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, local media reported Wednesday.

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said local officials are working to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people in shelter centers in the affected region, according to the Kompas media outlet.