Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts, Government Warns Citizens to Be Wary of Hoaxes
Mount Anak Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait, has once again shown volcanic activity by erupting. This event has triggered government concern due to the potential spread of inaccurate information or hoaxes on social media regarding the mountain's condition.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Menkomdigi) immediately issued an official advisory to the public. The government is asking citizens to remain calm and only refer to information released by authorized agencies, such as the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG).
The spread of false news regarding natural disasters can cause unnecessary panic among the public. Therefore, the ministry emphasized the importance of verifying content before sharing videos or news with unconfirmed accuracy on digital platforms.
Currently, authorities are continuously monitoring the activity of Mount Anak Krakatau intensively. Residents located around the coastal areas of the Sunda Strait are asked to always follow the directions of local officials and not to approach the designated danger zones.
As a preventive measure, the public is expected to be wiser in using social media while the eruption is ongoing. By remaining vigilant and relying on official sources of information, it is hoped that security and order in the affected areas can be well maintained.