The Embassy in Iceland advises Chinese citizens and tourists in Iceland to take precautions against the dangers of volcanic eruptions.

According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in Iceland, at 4 a.m. local time on July 16th, the volcano on Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted again, marking the twelfth eruption since 2021. Due to the volcanic activity, local police have declared a civil emergency. Flights to and from Iceland are operating normally. The Chinese Embassy in Iceland once again reminds Chinese citizens and tourists in Iceland to enhance their safety awareness and take note of the following precautions:
1. Do not visit the road closure and evacuation areas on the Reykjanes Peninsula or the area around the volcano site, as this could lead to inhaling harmful gases and endangering life.
2. Comply with Iceland’s local laws and regulations, and refrain from flying drones or other aircraft within restricted airspace.
3. Continue to take necessary safety measures, preparing for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and secondary disasters to avoid danger.
4. Keep a close eye on Icelandic news and updates from the Civil Protection Department, and if an emergency occurs, please call the police immediately and contact the embassy for assistance.
5. If Chinese citizens plan to visit Iceland soon, pay close attention to flight transportation information and make appropriate arrangements for your trip.
Iceland’s Civil Protection and Emergency Management Authority website: www.almannavarnir.is
Iceland’s Emergency Rescue Information (Rescue Team) website: www.safetravel.is
Iceland’s Meteorological Service website: https://www.vedur.is/
Iceland’s largest newspaper “Morgunblaðið” website: https://www.mbl.is/frettir/
(The latest information from these websites is published first, which can be quickly understood through translation software.)
Iceland’s emergency phone number: 112
Iceland’s medical assistance phone number: 1770
Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24-hour global consular protection emergency hotline: +86 10 12308
Chinese Embassy Consular Protection Assistance Phone: +354 527 6688 (office hours) or +354 4160128 (special emergencies)