Fuego has been erupting in Guatemala for over 24 hours. As per INSIVUMEH, the intensity was easing slightly, but the risk remains. As Volcano Fuego continues to erupt and spew ash, Guatemala remains on high alert and has begun evacuating people. As per the country's disaster management agency Conred, about 1,700 people have been relocated to shelters as the volcano continues to erupt.Fuego volcano erupts in Alotenango, some 65 kilometers southwest of Guatemala City, (AFP)Fuego, which is one of Central America's most active volcanoes, erupted on August 3. Following the eruption, Conred issued an orange alert, which is the second-highest emergency alert.However, as per AP, the alert was raised to red on Wednesday in several districts. As per the Guatemalan disaster agency, a red alert is active for Sacatepéquez, Escuintla and Chimaltenango, where about 29,000 people are affected by ashfall and schools remain closed.Also Read | Guatemala on nationwide alert after Volcano Fuego eruptsEmergency services director Claudine Ogaldes has also called on at-risk families to come to shelters voluntarily."In those spaces, you will find care, support and safe conditions while the volcanic activity continues," she wrote on X.People gather at the Municipal Sports Center, a temporary shelter set up after authorities raised the alert level due to increased activity at Guatemala's Fuego volcano, in Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa (REUTERS)'Rivers of lava'Citing local reports, news agency AFP also stated that rivers of lava streamed down the 3,763-meter (12,346-foot) volcano and the sky turned red due to the volcanic ash.With the red alert in place, hundreds of people have fled their homes. Fire authorities have said at least 500 residents of the El Porvenir and Las Lajitas villages were relocated to the eastward San Juan Alotenango municipality.Watch | Fuego Volcano spews massive ash clouds, thosands forced to evacuateFuego has been erupting for over 24 hours. As per INSIVUMEH, the intensity was easing slightly, but the risk remains.Authorities have also stated that the next 72 hours remain critical as mudflows up to 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) long continue descending from the volcano. Furthermore, with a rain forecast, officials are expecting an increase in the risk of additional volcanic mudflows.(With inputs from AFP, AP and Reuters)Danita Yadav is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. Based in New Delhi, Danita serves as a pivotal voice in international reportage in the team. Operating under the mandate of delivering "without the noise", Danita excels at distilling complex geopolitical developments into lucid, objective narratives which prioritise factual accuracy over sensationalism. In HT, Danita has been recognised for her breaking news efforts and time-bound coverage of the Air India crash, which has driven over 2 million users to the website through trusted, factual coverage of the incident. Thriving in high-pressure editorial environments, Danita has also cultivated a reputation for navigating the nuances of global diplomacy and cross-border policy. With over four years of experience in the journalism industry, Danita has spent her years diving deep into the coverage of international relations and global conflicts. She has previously worked with the news teams at Outlook India and Times Network, covering a wide range of beats and topics, from education curricula and student protests to Indian politics and international conflicts such as the Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan wars. Danita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Beyond the newsroom and her love for international relations, you'll find Danita 'geeking' out over books, music and BTS. Her appreciation for global pop culture and storytelling also added to her unique perspective on the "soft power" dynamics that increasingly have shaped international relations in the ever-changing global order.Read MoreVolcanoCentral AmericaGuatemalaGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.See Less