After some time closed due to the Mount Semeru rain lava flood disaster that hit Lumajang Regency, East Java on Friday (7/7/2023), which also damaged road infrastructure. Finally, the emergency response status in force in Lumajang ended, and tourist attractions opened again on Friday, July 21, 2023 yesterday.

Lumajang Regent Thoriqul Haq implemented a disaster emergency response status for 14 days after the rain lava flood on Friday (7/7/2023).

In addition to focusing on repairing damaged infrastructure, the emergency response status also made tourist attractions in areas affected by rain lava floods temporarily closed.

the Emergency Response Status in Lumajang Ends, Tourist Attractions Open Again
The condition of Tumpak Sewu waterfall in Lumajang which was hit by cold lava floods of Mount Semeru some time ago (Photo: KOMPAS.COM/ Titin Riadi)

The disaster emergency response status applies in disaster-affected areas, namely Pronojiwo, Candipuro, Pasrujambe, and Tempursari Districts. As for the sub-district, Pronojiwo is one of the areas with the most tourist attractions.

Lumajang Tourism Opens Again Friday 21 July 2023

However, the 14-day disaster emergency response status was finally completed on Thursday (20/7/2023).

According to the Head of the Promotion Section of the Lumajang Tourism and Culture Office, "It is informed, because from the leadership there is no extension of time-related to emergency response, tomorrow (tourist attractions) can be opened for activities again."

Also read: Wayang Mountain in Lumajang, a Beauty with Mahameru Panorama.

Quoted from Kompas.com, many tourist attractions that were previously temporarily closed during the emergency response status are in effect, currently, several tourist attractions in areas affected by rain lava floods have opened again and can be visited by tourists.

Including Tumpak Sewu Waterfall which has opened again, although tourists are still not allowed to go down to the waterfall point. Other tourist attractions that have been opened, including Panorama Kapas Biru, Sarkawi Camping Ground, to Mount Wayang Sumberwuluh.

The information about "finally the emergency response status in force in Lumajang ends, tourist attractions open again", hopefully, provides good news for those of you who want to come to Indonesia and immediately want to enjoy tourism in Lumajang, East Java.