A volcano on Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted early Tuesday. After the explosion, the surrounding areas were covered with a layer of ash.

ASH CLOUDS INCREASED UP TO 20 KILOMETERS

Shiveluch Volcano reactivated after about 6 months.

According to a statement from the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ash clouds rose to a height of 15 to 20 kilometers after the eruption of the volcano.

The ash spread in a short time covered the residential areas at least 50 kilometers from the volcano.

LIFE HAS COME TO A STOP, SCHOOLS HOLIDAY

The ashes that spread throughout the region brought life to a standstill. While the district administration announced that the highways were closed to traffic, schools were temporarily suspended.

It was announced that the drinking water lines of the houses were also damaged, mud was flowing from the taps, and an attempt was made to provide clean water to the residents of the neighborhood.

Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov emphasized that there is no need for mass evacuation for now, residents with health problems can be evacuated temporarily.

'RED' ALARM IS ANNOUNCED

In the footage conveyed by international agencies today, it was seen that the ash pile covered vehicles and houses just like snow, while residents of the village of Klyuchi, about 50 kilometers from the volcano, released videos showing the ash cloud plunging. The region was plunged into darkness.

A "red" distress alert has been issued in the area and hot lava flows are said to risk blocking roads, TASS News agency reported. A volcano erupted early Tuesday on Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. After the explosion, the surrounding areas were covered with a layer of ash.