Deadly cold lava flow from active volcano and widespread flooding hits Indonesia – Boston News, Weather, Sports [Video]

(CNN) — At least 37 people have been killed, and more than a dozen injured on the Indonesian island of Sumatra after heavy rains triggered flash flooding and a cold lava flow from an active volcano, search and rescue officials said on Sunday.

Cold lava, also known as lahar, is a mixture of volcanic debris such as ash, sand and pebbles that flows down a volcano’s slopes during wet weather.

Images shared by Indonesia’s disaster response agency showed thick mud and ash partially covering roads and mountainside villages near the foot of Mount Marapi, an active volcano in western Sumatra.

The agency said 84 housing units and 16 bridges had been affected by the volcanic mudslides, with additional flooding reported throughout four districts, including the Agam Regency, where torrential rains submerged more than 100 houses and buildings and swept villagers away.

At least thirty seven people have died in the rains and volcanic mudslides, Abdul …