Indonesia's Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Flights, Strands Passengers
Over 1,500 flights have been grounded across eight Indonesian airports, leaving roughly 170,000 passengers stranded after Mount Anak Krakatau unleashed heavy volcanic ash clouds. This disruption has touched all aspects of life, from education to fishing.
Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation temporarily closed Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport through Sunday night due to airborne ash, affecting 964 flights at the country's main hub alone.
Volcanic Activity and Impact
Anak Krakatau has been erupting continuously since Friday in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, producing massive ash plumes extending up to 15,000 meters high. In response, authorities in Jakarta and Lampung have mandated remote learning for schools while advising residents to limit outdoor exposure and wear protective masks.
Additional Volcanic Activity
Mount Semeru in East Java also recorded a fresh eruption, with a one-kilometer ash column, putting five Indonesian volcanoes on Level 3 alert status.
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