{
  "id": 5959645,
  "title": "Krakatau volcano eruption: Volcanic ash forces suspension of over 300 flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/krakatau-volcano-eruption-volcanic-ash-forces-suspension-of-over-300",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T10:29:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/krakatau-volcano-eruption-over-300-flights-suspended-at-indonesias-main-airport-as-ash-spreads-across-java-sumatra-11788689468235.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mount Anak Krakatau, an Indonesian volcano located between Java and Sumatra, erupted late on Friday, prompting authorities to suspend over 300 flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday. The suspension, initially set for 9:30 am (local time) or 02:30 GMT, was later extended to 5:30 pm (1030 GMT). Over 22,000 people were affected by the disruption, primarily affecting international routes such as those to and from Singapore, Doha, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur. Volcanic ash was detected at altitudes of up to 20,000 feet on the Java side and up to 50,000 feet on the Sumatra side of the volcano. Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency, BNPB, advised residents to wear masks and eye protection, reduce outdoor activities, and exercise caution while driving due to reduced visibility. The eruption has been accompanied by continuous seismic activity, lava fountains, and booming sounds. No immediate tsunami threat was reported, unlike the 2018 eruption that triggered a tsunami resulting in over 400 deaths. Anak Krakatau, also known as the Child of Krakatoa, emerged from the sea following the massive 1883 eruption.",
  "summary": "Krakatau volcano eruption disrupted air travel in Indonesia, with 209 flights suspended at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after volcanic ash was detected nearby. The eruption also affected schools and fishing activities in Java and Sumatra.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysians stranded in Jakarta as Anak Krakatau eruption grounds flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/malaysians-stranded-in-jakarta-as-anak-krakatau-eruption-grounds",
        "published": "2026-09-06T09:04:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/anak-krakatau-volcano-eruption-disrupts-hundreds-of-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T09:32:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "PVMBG continues monitoring Anak Krakatau after eruption ends",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/pvmbg-continues-monitoring-anak-krakatau-after-eruption-ends",
        "published": "2026-09-06T09:54:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Six Penang-Jakarta flights cancelled after airport shutdown triggered by Anak Krakatau eruption, affecting 1,000 passengers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/six-penang-jakarta-flights-cancelled-after-airport-shutdown-triggered",
        "published": "2026-09-06T12:23:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Indonesia closes 8 airports as Anak Krakatau ash disrupts flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesia-closes-8-airports-as-anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T12:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesias-anak-krakatau-volcano-erupts-strands-thousands-as-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T13:32:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Indonesia volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesia-volcano-eruption-disrupts-hundreds-of-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T18:58:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}