In Pictures: Volcanos ready to erupt in Bali and Vanuatu
The Manaro Voui volacano in Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean and Mount Agung in eastern Bali could both erupt in any time.
A cloud of smoke from Manaro Voui volcano is seen on Vanuatus northern island Ambae in the South Pacific, September 25, 2017.
Thousands of people have been evacuated in Vanuatu's northern island Ambae in the South Pacific as well as in the holiday island of Bali, Indonesia.
Both countries are evacuating amid fears of imminent volcanic eruptions and they urge several countries, including Australia and Singapore, to issue travel advisories. .
More than 6,000 people have been moved to emergency shelters on Vanuatus northern island Ambae in the South Pacific as volcano Manaro Voui threatens to erupt.
Authorities have established 15 emergency sites, but the large-scale evacuation was straining supplies, said Shadrack Welegtabit, director of the National Disaster Management Office.
Officials have warned that Mount Agung in eastern Bali could erupt at any time and are preparing to divert flights to 10 airports across the country.
Over 75,000 residents have been evacuated from near the volcano in Indonesia and sleep at temporary shelters.
Authorities are also preparing ferries to help people leave Bali in case air travel is disrupted, Karya said.
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