Erupting Indonesian volcano covers villages in ash

Nearby villages were on high alert as Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano continued to erupt and spew ash across the region (AP)

Nearby villages were on high alert as Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano continued to erupt and spew ash across the region.

Activity at the volcano in North Sumatra province increased over the past week, with authorities recording 13 times when it released ash clouds.