Indonesia: Mount Dukono Eruption - 3 Missing, 1 Body Found, Search Resumes

Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, Indonesia, erupted, leading to a search and rescue operation for missing hikers. Initially, twenty hikers were reported missing, including several Singaporeans. Authorities have confirmed one fatality and are actively searching for the remaining three missing climbers. The volcano remains at Alert Level II. The search and rescue team, comprised of personnel from various agencies and local volunteers, is focusing on the crater area and the surrounding forest. The operation was temporarily suspended due to the volcano's activity but has since resumed. ## Latest Update The search for the three missing climbers has resumed after being temporarily halted due to the volcano's alert level. The search team is divided into two groups, focusing on the crater area and the surrounding forest. ## Timeline * **2026-05-08:** Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17 (Al Jazeera English). * **2026-05-08:** Three hikers, including two foreigners, are reported killed and 10 missing after the eruption (Dailymail.com). * **2026-05-08:** Twenty hikers, nine of them from Singapore, are reported missing (The Times of India, RTE). * **2026-05-09:** Rescuers find the body of a hiker, believed to be an Indonesian national (CNA). * **2026-05-09:** The search continues for three missing climbers after being temporarily halted due to the volcano's alert level (Antaranews.com). ## What to Watch * **Volcanic Activity:** Monitor Mount Dukono's activity level, as further eruptions could impede search efforts and pose additional risks. * **Search and Rescue Progress:** Track the progress of the search and rescue teams as they work to locate the remaining missing hikers. * **Community Impact:** Assess the impact on local communities and infrastructure due to ashfall and potential disruptions.