Merapi volcano, located in the bordering areas of Yogyakarta and Central Java Province erupted on 27 March 2020, 10:56 Western Indonesia Time (GMT+7). The volcano spewed out 5,000 metres high ash column from its summit (around 7,968 metres above the sea level).
The current status of Merapi volcano is at the Caution level (Level II) , with recommendations to be cautious to the potential hazard of the hot clouds. No human activities are allowed in the areas within the 3 km radius from the peak.