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Jakarta’s Main Airport, Six Others Remain Shut as Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Flights
More than 270,000 people were affected and 2,300 flights were delayed, diverted or canceled as ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread.
- On Monday, Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi announced seven Indonesian airports remain closed due to volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau, including two serving Jakarta.
- Eruptions starting late September 4 sent ash reaching 15,000 m over Sumatra, while meteorological agency BMKG warned that windy conditions carry silica-laden ash threatening plane engines.
- More than 270,000 people have been affected by the cancellation or diversion of 2,300 flights, leaving traveler Carlos Zabala stranded at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
- Schools in Jakarta and Lampung shifted to remote learning to counter health risks, while state news agency Antara reported the disaster agency advised residents to wear masks outdoors.
- Anak Krakatau is one of 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which straddles the "Pacific Ring of Fire," a highly seismically active zone where different plates meet; officials warned Monday that further eruptions remain probable.
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Soekarno-Hatta Airport has reopened flight operations after being closed due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau.
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