At 9.45 pm local time yesterday, 16 April 2024, Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, with a height of 725 meters above sea level has erupted, resulting in the formation of ash clouds and affecting the air quality and visibility in several nearby areas.

Based on the latest information received from Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre at 1.30 pm local time today (19 April 2024), the ash clouds from the volcano are no longer detected over Brunei Darussalam’s airspace.

Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department will share latest information regarding the status of Mount Ruang volcanic eruption received from Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre, if it is expected to affect our country’s airspace.

Latest information can also be obtained by contacting Duty Forecaster at Weather Forecast Centre, through our Weather Line 114.