The Ministry of Social Affairs has erected 8 public kitchens for thousands of Victims of Lewotobi outbreaks

Jakarta -The Ministry of Social Affairs (Ministry of Social Affairs) provides support to thousands of residents who have been displaced due to the eruption of the Berg Lewotobi -Man in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). One of the steps taken is establishing a public kitchen at eight points to meet the basic needs of refugees. “We also set up a public kitchen. Some of them in Konga Village, Bokang Village, Lowolaga Village, Ipegerong Village, Canada Village, Kabusama Village, Ibutobi Village, and also in Sikka Regency,” Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) said in a written statement Thursday (6/19/2025). Based on the latest data, the number of residents involved reached 1.140 family heads or 4,954 residents. There are no reports of casualty or injuries. Browse to continue with the content “The number of refugees in the Titihena District Field Post is 713 kk or 2,359 residents,” says Gus Ipul. Thousands of other refugees are distributed in independent positions in different regions, including Wulanggitang, Ilebura, Demon Pagong, Larantuka, Ile Mandiri, Lelewoma, Tanjung Bunga and Adonara Island Districts and Solar Island. In addition to public kitchens, the Ministry of Social Affairs also distributed different logistical assistance from its warehouses, with a total value of RP5.3 billion. The help included: 8.980 file food packages, 4100 food packages for children, 1,000 family packages, mattresses, blankets, children and adult clothing, hundreds of tents and rolling tents. Gus Ipul said that the preparation of the logistical assistance for one week is sufficient for refugee needs. However, if necessary, the amount of help will be added. “We will continue to fulfill. If it is missing, we add. For the time being, the urgent need can be overcome, and we continue to monitor their development,” he explained. The Ministry of Social Affairs also pays special attention to vulnerable groups, such as children, mothers and the elderly. Gus Ipul has ensured that the spread of help runs without obstacles. “So far, there are no reports on restrictions. The distribution is going well because it is carried out by the mechanism of assistance based on the results of coordination and evaluation of field needs, not just delivery,” he said. He added that every assistance sent, a meeting process and agreement with different parties, so that it was truly in accordance with the needs of the community. Previously, Mount Lewotobi -Man experienced an outburst on Tuesday (6/17/2025) at 17:35. This eruption was recorded in a seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 47.3 mm and a duration of about 6 minutes 53 seconds. The volcanic ascolom rose to 10,000 meters from the top of the crater. Materials such as AS, sand and gravel rocks have reportedly been reported after settlements outside the radius of disastrous areas (KRB), including Boru Village, Hewa Village and Watobuku Village. Also look at “Ministry of Social Affairs Retret Principal, this is the goal