{
  "id": 5894597,
  "title": "Flights in Indonesia suspended due to volcano Mount Anak Krakatau eruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/flights-in-indonesia-suspended-due-to-volcano-mount-anak-krakatau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:28:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/indonesia-volcano-mount-anak-krakatau-eruption-flights-suspended/107121302"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "More than 200 flights in Indonesia are affected after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations for several hours due to a volcanic eruption.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anak Krakatau continues to erupt, lava fountains reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/anak-krakatau-continues-to-erupt-lava-fountains-reported",
        "published": "2026-09-05T04:44:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anak Krakatau’s six eruptions recorded",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/anak-krakataus-six-eruptions-recorded",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Videos: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts; authorities urge residents to stay away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/videos-indonesias-anak-krakatau-volcano-erupts-authorities-urge",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:41:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jakarta airport suspends flights due to ash from Anak Krakatau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/jakarta-airport-suspends-flights-due-to-ash-from-anak-krakatau",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:34:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Soekarno-Hatta airport suspends flights due to ash from Anak Krakatau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/soekarno-hatta-airport-suspends-flights-due-to-ash-from-anak-krakatau",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:51:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Indonesia: Ash plume soars 50,000 feet as Krakatau volcano explodes; flights hit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesia-ash-plume-soars-50-000-feet-as-krakatau-volcano-explodes",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:05:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Anak Krakatau ash disrupts Lampung-Jakarta flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-lampung-jakarta-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:14:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Singapore Airlines cancels multiple Jakarta flights after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/singapore-airlines-cancels-multiple-jakarta-flights-after-mount-anak",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:40:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}