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  "id": 6338491,
  "title": "Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic ash disrupts thousands of flights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-airports-reopen-after-volcanic-ash-disrupts-thousands-of-6338491",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T22:48:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/252802/world/indonesia-airports-reopen-after-volcanic-ash-disrupts-thousands-of-flights"
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  "account": "Indonesia has lifted its shutdown of major airports affected by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, reports indicate. The five airports – including the country's busiest Soekarno-Hatta International in Jakarta – were closed since Saturday, causing massive disruption to air travel across the archipelago. Authorities moved swiftly to clear the runways and other critical facilities after detecting ash deposits.\n\nOn Tuesday, the five airports gradually began accepting flights again after passing safety inspections. More than 340,000 passengers and about 2,900 flights were affected by the closure, which stranded travelers across Indonesia. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi acknowledged the lengthy restoration process, stating it may take \"a bit\" longer for full operations to resume. He emphasized the need for passengers to exercise patience while safety checks are conducted.\n\nThe eruption of Anak Krakatau, which reignited on Saturday, is located in a narrow strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. The volcano's recent activity prompted authorities to act quickly to reopen transportation routes and restore normal air services as soon as possible.",
  "summary": "agenciesjakartaIndonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four others that had been closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.The five airports reopened on Tu...",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis in Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/jakarta-airport-and-others-reopen-after-volcanic-ash-crisis-in",
        "published": "2026-09-07T23:09:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/flights-to-and-from-indonesias-capital-resume-after-volcanic-eruption",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:37:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Indonesia volcanic eruption disrupts flights, but no mass stranding at Penang airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-volcanic-eruption-disrupts-flights-but-no-mass-stranding-at",
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        "title": "Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/flights-to-and-from-indonesias-capital-resume-after-volcanic-eruption-6214623",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:53:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Indonesia reopens 5 airports after closure due to volcanic ash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-reopens-5-airports-after-closure-due-to-volcanic-ash",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:05:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Indonesia’s ‘Ring of Fire’: Key facts about the world's most volcanic nation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesias-ring-of-fire-key-facts-about-the-worlds-most-volcanic",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:10:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau clears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-reopens-jakarta-airport-as-volcanic-ash-from-anak-krakatau",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:34:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic ash disrupts thousands of flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-airports-reopen-after-volcanic-ash-disrupts-thousands-of",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:04:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Indonesia Airports reopen after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-airports-reopen-after-mount-anak-krakatau-eruption-disrupts",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:07:00.000Z"
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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."
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