AS rescuers rush against time to find remaining survivors still missing after the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami disaster, a volcano has erupted to the northeast of Palu.
Indonesia disaster management officials say Mount Soputan, located in North Sulawesi, erupted on Wednesday.
Photos show smoke pouring from Soputan with observers stating the highest ash column was about 4000m.
Volcanic ash rain is expected to fall in the area northwest of the mountain.
Disaster agency BNPD says it will not impact flights at this stage.