Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport
Summary
A volcanic eruption at Mount Anak Krakatoa caused the suspension of 209 flights at Indonesia’s main airport near Jakarta, affecting over 22,000 passengers. Flights were halted due to volcanic ash in the air, disrupting travel to several international destinations, while no tsunami warning was issued.Key Facts
- Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted late Friday night and continued erupting on Sunday morning.
- Volcanic ash in the airspace near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport caused flight suspensions.
- A total of 209 flights were canceled, impacting more than 22,000 people.
- The flight pause mainly affected routes to Singapore, Doha, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur.
- Authorities extended the flight suspension until 13:30 local time (06:30 GMT).
- No tsunami warning was issued following the volcano's recent eruptions.
- The health minister advised people in nearby areas to stay indoors and wear masks to avoid ash-related health problems.
- Anak Krakatoa is a volcano in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, and has been active since it formed after the 1883 Krakatoa eruption.
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