Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports
Ash cloud from Anak Krakatau affects hundreds of flights and some school and fishing activities Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including from its main international hub, affecting hundreds of flights as a result of an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau volcano. Saturday’s eruption, which produced lava and booming sounds that were heard up to 435 miles (700km) away,…
A volcanic eruption at Anak Krakatau has disrupted air travel and activities in Indonesia, affecting eight airports, including the country's main international hub near Jakarta. The eruption, which produced lava and loud booms heard up to 435 miles away, also impacted school operations and fishing. Ash cloud from the volcano prompted the suspension of flights until 9.30pm local time on Sunday at Soekarno-Hatta international airport, affecting hundreds of flights, including international ones.
Both Singapore Airlines and Qantas cancelled services to and from Jakarta for Sunday. Volcanic ash can damage jet engines and clog fuel and air systems. The disaster mitigation agency BNPB is conducting a weather modification operation, potentially including cloud-seeding to promote rain, as the ash has disrupted daily life since Sunday.
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