Breaking News - 31 Village Entrance Sinabung Danger Zone

Breaking News

31 Village Entrance Sinabung Danger Zone

Seconds of the eruption of Mount Sinabung, Sunday (08/29/2010) at 00:15 pm. Looks hot lava slide from the top of the mountain with a fire still burning. (TRIBUN MEDAN/DEDY SINUHAJI)
 
Kabanjahe, KOMPAS.com - Sinabung in Tanah Karo, North Sumatra, on Monday (8/30/2010) early morning in stable condition. However, 31 villages are in danger zone because it is located near the center of the eruption.
"Based on the detection of volcanology team seismographs installed in the Lord of Uruk, Village Bekerah, Sinabung activity is still in stable condition," said team member of Volcanology and Chief Department of Mines and Energy Government of Karo Regency, Hendri Ginting, in the main post disaster management, Kabanjahe, Sunday , (29/08/2010).
However Pemkab Tanah karo urge all citizens who live in the area around the mountain remain in refugee camps. "We're not taking any chances," he said.
A total of 31 villages of four districts in Karo regency was in the danger zone Sinabung eruption. According to data listed in the main post disaster, 12 villages of them are in standby status first because the distance of about 6 km from Sinabung.
Until this story down the number of refugees reached 21 054 inhabitants. "The number is likely to increase if the situation gets worse," said Head of Public Relations Karo Tarigan Jhonson.
Total aid to the refugees come from various circles of society. Help in the form of mineral water, blankets and other basic needs. Central Government through the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono who come to the main post disaster relief assistance worth USD 500 million.
"With a record USD 300 million for the Provincial Government of North Sumatra and Rp 200 million to Karo Regency in order to cope with disasters and the needs of refugees. We still expect the participation of all elements of society to provide assistance," Jhonson said.


Sinabung in 1987
Location map Northern Sumatra Indonesia