Jakarta, Nov. 20 -- The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) is facilitating the evacuation of climbers from Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, to move them out of danger as volcanic activity increases.

Basarnas Deputy for Operations and Preparedness, Edy Prakoso, on Thursday said his team has been monitoring and collecting data since receiving information about increased activity on Mount Semeru.

Although the climbers' post was not directly affected by the eruption, their safety remained a priority, he stated.

"Two teams of Basarnas personnel from the Surabaya SAR Office and the Jember SAR Post are in the Ranupani area to coordinate with officers at the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) ticketing office. The teams a...