The Balinese town of amed [ah-med] has almost emptied of tourists after warnings that nearby mount agung could erupt at any time.

Indonesian officials have said Bali remains safe for tourism, but there have been cancellations even in areas further away from the volcano amid concerns that ash clouds could disrupt air connections.

The last time Agung erupted was in 1963, when more than 1,000 were killed.

Since then, tourism has transformed towns like amed from sleepy fishing and agricultural villages.

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