Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has advised residents to remain vigilant amid activity at three volcanoes - Anak Krakatau, Merapi and Semeru - which are currently at alert level 3, and to stay away from potentially affected areas.

The warning was issued by Berton SP Panjaitan, Acting Head of the BNPB's Disaster Data, Information and Communication Centre, at a press conference on October 30.

Data from the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) showed that as of 6am on October 30 (local time), all three volcanoes remained at alert level 3, indicating significant potential hazards and the need for heightened vigilance.

Regarding Mount Anak Krakatau, located in the Sund...