The volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera, Mount Ibu has spectacularly erupted yet again and has since been spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky. The eruption, on Saturday evening, prompted the evacuation of seven nearby villages, said the local authorities on Sunday (May 19).&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

Mount Ibu erupted on Saturday (May 18) evening sending ash four kilometres high as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, reported Reuters citing information and images shared by Indonesia’s volcanology agency.

The eruption came after Indonesian authorities, on Thursday (May 16) raised the alert level for Mount Ibu to the highest level following a series of eruptions since last week.&nbsp;

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A joint team comprising police, military and search and rescue officials was dispatched to the area to evacuate residents from surrounding villages, reported the news agency citing a statement by Abdul Muhari, from the disaster mitigation agency.&nbsp;

The disaster agency did not provide any information about how many people have been evacuated but said that a seven-kilometre radius would be cleared.

Images shared by the disaster agency, as per Reuters shows authorities assisting the elderly, while other residents were moved in pick-up trucks and accommodated in emergency tents for the night.

<h2>Hundreds evacuated</h2>

A report by the news agency AFP citing an official, on Friday (May 17) said hundreds of people living near an erupting volcano were evacuated after authorities raised its alert status to the highest level.&nbsp;

The alert status for Mount Ibu was raised to the highest on the country’s four-tiered system on Thursday after recording two huge eruptions for the second day in a row.

“Until today (May 17), the evacuees continue to arrive and as of this morning, the preliminary data that we have is around 400 people (evacuated),” disaster mitigation agency official Muhammad Ade Fabanyo told AFP.

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He said the evacuation was a “preventive” measure taken by authorities since the residents were living around seven kilometres from the volcano.&nbsp;

Mount Ibu activities follow a series of eruptions of different volcanoes across Indonesia. The country sits on the “Ring of Fire” and is home to nearly 130 active volcanoes.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera, Mount Ibu has spectacularly erupted yet again and has since been spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky.

The volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera, Mount Ibu has spectacularly erupted yet again and has since been spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky. The eruption, on Saturday evening, prompted the evacuation of seven nearby villages, said the local authorities on Sunday (May 19). What happened? Mount Ibu erupted on Saturday (May 18) evening sending ash four kilometres high as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, reported Reuters citing information and images shared by Indonesia’s volcanology agency. The eruption came after Indonesian authorities, on Thursday (May 16) raised the alert level for Mount Ibu to the highest level following a series of eruptions since last week. Also Read | Mount Ibu erupts once more, spewing 5 km high ash tower in Indonesia A joint team comprising police, military and search and rescue officials was dispatched to the area to evacuate residents from surrounding villages, reported the news agency citing a statement by Abdul Muhari, from the disaster mitigation agency. The disaster agency did not provide any information about how many people have been evacuated but said that a seven-kilometre radius would be cleared. Images shared by the disaster agency, as per Reuters shows authorities assisting the elderly, while other residents were moved in pick-up trucks and accommodated in emergency tents for the night. Hundreds evacuated A report by the news agency AFP citing an official, on Friday (May 17) said hundreds of people living near an erupting volcano were evacuated after authorities raised its alert status to the highest level. The alert status for Mount Ibu was raised to the highest on the country’s four-tiered system on Thursday after recording two huge eruptions for the second day in a row. “Until today (May 17), the evacuees continue to arrive and as of this morning, the preliminary data that we have is around 400 people (evacuated),” disaster mitigation agency official Muhammad Ade Fabanyo told AFP. Also Read | Is Covid back? Singapore advises wearing masks amid sharp rise in cases, recommends jabs for vulnerable He said the evacuation was a “preventive” measure taken by authorities since the residents were living around seven kilometres from the volcano. Mount Ibu activities follow a series of eruptions of different volcanoes across Indonesia. The country sits on the “Ring of Fire” and is home to nearly 130 active volcanoes. (With inputs from agencies)

Mount Ibu: Eruption of volcano on Indonesian island prompts evacuation of seven villages

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupted again, spewing more ash and hampering rescue operations in the region. The first eruption took place on December 4, pushing local communities into darkness and forcing thousands to flee.

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupted again, spewing more ash and hampering rescue operations in the region. The first eruption took place on December 4, pushing local communities into darkness and forcing thousands to flee. According to reports by Indonesia's national disaster, nearly 27 people are still missing. President Joko Widodo ordered a rapid emergency response to find victims, said state secretary Pratikno. Both villagers and rescuers worked through the night to find people and dead bodies. However, the rescue efforts were hampered after the latest eruption. Rescuers moved to evacuate local residents after lava reached nearby villages and destroyed a bridge in Lumajang regency in East Java. "A number of areas went dark after being covered by volcanic ash," agency spokesman Abdul Muhari said. Rescue worker Rizal Purnama said, "There was a small fresh eruption and it could endanger the evacuation teams." Also read | In Pics | Stormy weather hampers rescue operation in Indonesia after deadly eruption She further highlighted how their task was made difficult. "It's very difficult... with simple tools. It is very likely bodies that have not been found are buried under the hot mudflow," she said. Videos and images uploaded on social media show the devastation caused by the eruption. VIDEO: Reported damage from eruption of Mount Semeru volcano in Indonesia pic.twitter.com/vNm74uMWJX — Breaking News Alerts 🚨 (@NBLNewsLIVE) December 4, 2021 × A volcano erupted in Indonesia and the footage is unrealpic.twitter.com/6MvoeXarrH — Marcel Dirsus (@marceldirsus) December 4, 2021 × Bagana Lumajang is still at the location of the village jointly to look for victims who have not been evacuated due to the eruption of Mount #Semeru #BanserTanggapBencana #prayforsemeru #prayforlumajang #Indonesia #indonesian #Indonesie #volcano #volcanoEruption #volcanoes pic.twitter.com/aK4NvvXdQp — Journalist Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) December 5, 2021 × Due to the bad air quality, locals have been advised not to travel within five kilometres of Semeru's crater as it affect vulnerable groups. (With inputs from agencies)

Rescue missions hampered as Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts again

Norway on Thursday again postponed the full lifting of its health restrictions as Covid-19 infections reach record highs in the Scandinavian country.&nbsp;

The government also said it would open vaccination to 12 to 15-year-olds, in a bid to inoculate more people as the highly contagious Delta variant takes hold.&nbsp;

Norway gradually began peeling back restrictions just before the summer as vaccines were rolled out and the number of new infections fell.

Originally, the government had said it hoped to enter the fourth and final phase of the reopening in July. But that has been pushed back several times, most recently in mid-August, because of concerns over how well the virus was being contained.

"A further reopening now leads to an increased risk of spread," Prime Minister Erna Solberg told reporters on Thursday.&nbsp;

"We don't want to take that risk when there is so little time left before all adults have had the opportunity to protect themselves with the vaccine," she added.

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Solberg said she was aiming for a return to normal life "at the end of September" when she hoped about 90 percent of the adult population will have been vaccinated.&nbsp;

That figure was 71.9 percent on Wednesday, according to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, while 89.1 percent of adults had received a first dose.

The government has also opened vaccines to people aged 12 to 15, who can now get a single dose.&nbsp;

Vaccine have until now been available only to people aged 16 and over.

The number of infections in the country has risen sharply in recent days, reaching record highs.&nbsp;

The rise is blamed in part on the Delta variant, which has taken hold among young people in particular as the school year began last month.&nbsp;

Among the restrictions that will remain in place is a cap on the size of gatherings, which is 5,000 people indoors and 10,000 outdoors.&nbsp;

The announcement comes ahead of parliamentary elections on September 13 in Norway, where polls suggest a victory for the opposition even though the current government is generally praised for its handling of the health crisis.

Norway on Thursday again postponed the full lifting of its health restrictions as Covid-19 infections reach record highs in the Scandinavian country. The government also said it would open vaccination to 12 to 15-year-olds, in a bid to inoculate more people as the highly contagious Delta variant takes hold.

Norway on Thursday again postponed the full lifting of its health restrictions as Covid-19 infections reach record highs in the Scandinavian country. The government also said it would open vaccination to 12 to 15-year-olds, in a bid to inoculate more people as the highly contagious Delta variant takes hold. Norway gradually began peeling back restrictions just before the summer as vaccines were rolled out and the number of new infections fell. Originally, the government had said it hoped to enter the fourth and final phase of the reopening in July. But that has been pushed back several times, most recently in mid-August, because of concerns over how well the virus was being contained. "A further reopening now leads to an increased risk of spread," Prime Minister Erna Solberg told reporters on Thursday. "We don't want to take that risk when there is so little time left before all adults have had the opportunity to protect themselves with the vaccine," she added. Also read | Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work Solberg said she was aiming for a return to normal life "at the end of September" when she hoped about 90 percent of the adult population will have been vaccinated. That figure was 71.9 percent on Wednesday, according to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, while 89.1 percent of adults had received a first dose. The government has also opened vaccines to people aged 12 to 15, who can now get a single dose. Vaccine have until now been available only to people aged 16 and over. The number of infections in the country has risen sharply in recent days, reaching record highs. The rise is blamed in part on the Delta variant, which has taken hold among young people in particular as the school year began last month. Among the restrictions that will remain in place is a cap on the size of gatherings, which is 5,000 people indoors and 10,000 outdoors. The announcement comes ahead of parliamentary elections on September 13 in Norway, where polls suggest a victory for the opposition even though the current government is generally praised for its handling of the health crisis.

Norway postpones reopening as COVID-19 cases mount

John&nbsp;McEnroe&nbsp;says the ATP Tour must consider reviewing its schedule in a bid to cut down on injuries after Canadian Milos Raonic joined the list of top players sitting out the U.S. Open.

While Raonic (wrist) is expected to rejoin the Tour later in the year, the three other high-profile absentees from Flushing Meadows, Novak Djokovic (elbow), Kei Nishikori (wrist) and Stan Wawrinka (knee), have been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Seven-time grand slam winner&nbsp;McEnroe&nbsp;said players had become more prone to injuries as the game evolved over the years and said officials should take another look at the schedule to see if they can lighten the load.

&quot;They have worked over the years to get it down to nine or 10 months,&quot;&nbsp;McEnroe&nbsp;told ESPN. &quot;I think perhaps they would be better served to continue to look at that.

&quot;Sometimes it&#39;s unpredictable. But certainly, the wear and tear are there because the ball is being hit harder so you have to react quicker. So things happen more often than they did in the past. That&#39;s part of why you&#39;re seeing a lot of injuries.

&quot;But let&#39;s face it, there have been injuries for a long time. This is nothing new. They are going to continue to look at it... we should continue to try to figure out ways to get the maximum out of all the players.&quot;

Swiss ace Roger Federer and world number one Rafa Nadal were sidelined for the latter stages of last season as they sought to recover from long-term problems.

Federer withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters earlier this month due to a back injury while world number two Andy Murray has struggled with a hip problem since the French Open but both have said that they would play in New York.

The US Open, the final grand slam of the season, is being held from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10.

While Raonic (wrist) is expected to rejoin the Tour later in the year, the three other high-profile absentees from Flushing Meadows

John McEnroe says the ATP Tour must consider reviewing its schedule in a bid to cut down on injuries after Canadian Milos Raonic joined the list of top players sitting out the U.S. Open. While Raonic (wrist) is expected to rejoin the Tour later in the year, the three other high-profile absentees from Flushing Meadows, Novak Djokovic (elbow), Kei Nishikori (wrist) and Stan Wawrinka (knee), have been ruled out for the rest of the season. Seven-time grand slam winner McEnroe said players had become more prone to injuries as the game evolved over the years and said officials should take another look at the schedule to see if they can lighten the load. "They have worked over the years to get it down to nine or 10 months," McEnroe told ESPN. "I think perhaps they would be better served to continue to look at that. "Sometimes it's unpredictable. But certainly, the wear and tear are there because the ball is being hit harder so you have to react quicker. So things happen more often than they did in the past. That's part of why you're seeing a lot of injuries. "But let's face it, there have been injuries for a long time. This is nothing new. They are going to continue to look at it... we should continue to try to figure out ways to get the maximum out of all the players." Swiss ace Roger Federer and world number one Rafa Nadal were sidelined for the latter stages of last season as they sought to recover from long-term problems. Federer withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters earlier this month due to a back injury while world number two Andy Murray has struggled with a hip problem since the French Open but both have said that they would play in New York. The US Open, the final grand slam of the season, is being held from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10.

McEnroe calls for tennis schedule review as injuries mount

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