Adi and Agus Utomo: Reports from the field as Mount Semeru erupts

On Saturday in East Java, the volcano Mount Semeru erupted. People were killed, injured and left without homes. Others are missing. There were reports of another eruption on the morning of 06 December, impacting on search and rescue efforts. How are different agencies responding to the disaster?

What difficulties are there in co-ordinating the diverse actors involved in evacuation and humanitarian efforts? Source: 05 December 2021 /Getty Images.

Agus Utomo is a volunteer currently located at Sumber Mujur, two kilometres from the volcano.  Adi is a staff member of the National Body for Search and Rescue (BASARNAS) and he is at Sumber Wuluh village, three kilometres from Semeru.  They explain to Sri Dean what their work and priorities are in the disaster area and the conditions faced by local residents and evacuees.

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Apart from the immediate health impact of the eruption on villagers, what are the long term effects on health? Source: 06 December AFP/Getty Images.