Today's Top 3 News: Anak Krakatau Eruption Forces Closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Today's top three news stories include the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, which has caused significant disruptions in Indonesia. On September 6, 2026, the eruption led to the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from 1:30 AM to 5:30 AM Western Indonesian Time. This closure was announced by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, following test results that detected volcanic ash at the airport.
The ashfall also impacted the coastal area of Serang Regency in Banten, causing health concerns for residents and disrupting school activities. Furthermore, the volcanic ash from the eruption has spread across Jakarta, western Java, and parts of Sumatra, raising environmental and health issues in the region.
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