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North Sumatra to investigate hot mudflow eruptions in Mandailing Natal
National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) spokesperson Abdul Muhari reported that 15 active mudflow eruptions have been identified near Roburan Dolok village so far, spreading across 15 different locations.
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People impacted by the Lapindo mudflow disaster scatter flowers during the commemoration of the eleventh anniversary of the event in Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java, on Wednesday. Eleven years after the mudflow, there are still 244 claims that have not been completed with payments worth Rp 54.3 billion (US$3.3 million) and 19 follow-up claims belonging to residents with a value of Rp 9.8 billion as well as compensation for 30 companies with a claim value of Rp 701 billion. (Antara/Umarul Faruq)
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he North Sumatra administration has announced plans to launch an investigation into the hot mudflow eruptions in Roburan Dolok village, Mandailing Natal regency, as concerns grow among residents over the potential for a disaster similar to the infamous Lapindo mud volcano.
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution stated that a thorough investigation is essential to prevent the hot mudflow eruptions in Roburan Dolok Village from expanding further and to identify their underlying cause.
“We also need to determine whether the nearby geothermal power plant operations are contributing to the eruptions. We’re still closely monitoring the situation,” he said on Wednesday.
Bobby added that his administration has gathered field data from various sources and has been in communication with the Mandailing Natal regent to assess the impact of the mudflow on residents' health and livelihoods.
“As of now, we cannot confirm whether the mudflow eruptions are dangerous, but I want to ensure this incident does not harm the local community,” he emphasized.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) spokesperson Abdul Muhari reported that 15 active mudflow eruptions have been identified in Roburan Dolok village so far, spreading across 15 different locations.
“The mudflows have damaged around five hectares of villagers’ rubber plantations and have left it unsuitable for farming,” he said on Wednesday.
