Flights in Indonesia suspended due to volcano Mount Anak Krakatau eruption
More than 200 flights in Indonesia are affected after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations for several hours due to a volcanic eruption.
Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has halted flight operations for several hours due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau's ongoing eruption. The ash has disrupted activities in Lampung province on Sumatra island and Banten province on Java. The disaster mitigation agency stated there was no immediate tsunami threat from the volcano.
The airport suspended flights starting at 9:30am local time, affecting 209 flights, including some international ones, until 5:30am. Anak Krakatau has been erupting since Friday, with ash detected at the airport early Sunday, according to the transportation ministry. Berton Panjaitan, a BNPB spokesperson, urged the public to stay calm and vigilant, while warning to wear masks and eye protection during ashfall, limit outdoor activities, safeguard water sources, and drive cautiously. Schools canceled activities on Saturday due to ash irritation, and fishermen halted their trips.
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