Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights, schools and fishing in Indonesia
Hundreds of flights were suspended at Jakarta’s main airport after ash from the Anak Krakatau volcano eruption spread, also halting school and fishing activities.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on Sunday, halting hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The volcanic ash reached the airport's airspace, prompting the suspension of flights until 9:30 a.m. local time (02:30 GMT). This extended a previous suspension that was set to last until 5:30 a.m. The eruption caused several schools to halt activities and fishermen to cancel trips due to safety concerns.
Anak Krakatau, located between Java and Sumatra, is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency urged residents to remain calm but vigilant, advising those to wear masks and eye protection, limit outdoor activities, cover water sources, and drive cautiously due to the ash's potential to reduce visibility.
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