The report further warned that the lava flows may cause asphyxiation, severe burns or death.
The ministry said those affected would be lodged in schools and places of worship.
Nyiragongo’s volcano last erupted in 2002, killing 250 people and left more than 120,000 others homeless.
Thousands of panic-stricken residents carrying mattresses and other belongings fled the city. Photo: Getty Images.Source: Getty Images
In other news,Briefly NewsreportedPresident Cyril Ramaphosaaddressed the nation on Sunday evening.
As a result, SouthAfricawill be moving to an adjusted alert level two.
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