Indonesia volcanoes erupt, alert levels increased

Indonesia's volcano erupted anew on Wednesday, spewing ash clouds two kilometres above and authorities raised the volcano's alert status to the highest level. Indonesian authorities on Tuesday increased the alert status to the second-highest level.

The eruption follows weeks of heightened volcanic activity on the mountain, located on eastern Indonesia's Flores Island, and the communities are urged to immediately evacuate to safe points to avoid hot ash. As of Wednesday, local authorities have established two temporary shelters, which are currently accommodating about 5,000 people.