Indonesia's Devastating Lahar Swallows Bridges Amidst Heavy Rain and Volcanic Activity
Heavy rains and ongoing volcanic activity from Mount Semeru in Indonesia have triggered lahars, or muddy floodwaters, causing widespread damage and destruction in Lumajang Regency. Bridges have crumbled, villages have been swallowed, and landslides have occurred. Damage assessments are underway, but the full extent of the destruction is still unknown due to rising floodwaters.