Hundreds Missing After Massive Volcanic Lahar Buries 3 Remote Villages in Zuhlgan
BREAKING— A minor eruption of Mount Zhrana along the Krauanagaz-Zuhlgan border has triggered a catastrophic lahar that has buried three small villages in Western Prira, authorities report. The sudden volcanic activity, though minor in itself, unleashed a massive mudflow that swept through the low-lying settlements, leaving devastation in its wake. Emergency services are on the scene, and initial reports indicate that several residents remain unaccounted for. Local officials are urging anyone in the affected area to evacuate immediately and to follow instructions from disaster response teams.
Air travel in Central and Southern Krauanagaz, as well as Western Zuhlgan, has been affected by the volcanic ash still pluming from the mouth of the volcano. In addition, regional geologists and officials are expressing concern that this activity could be indicative of potential future unrest at Mount Alkantarak further to the south, prompting heightened monitoring of the entire volcanic arc. The Krauanagazan Geologic Survey has not yet lifted the Volcano Watch issued for Mt. Alkantarak on Feb. 3.