Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has forced the suspension of flights at six airports, including Jakarta's main international hub. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded as volcanic ash posed a significant safety risk.
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Volcanic activity in the region frequently disrupts major aviation routes and local economies, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure to natural disasters.
TANGERANG, Indonesia, Sept 6 (Reuters) - An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused six airports to suspend flight operations on Sunday, affecting hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport, after some school activities and fishing were halted.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flight operations until 5:30 p.m. (1030 GMT) due to volcanic ash, the airport posted on Instagram, stranding hundreds of passengers at the facility.
The suspension, extended several times, has affected 301 flights, including 58 international flights, airport operator Angkasa Pura said in a statement. Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines said they had cancelled flights to and from Jakarta for the rest of the day.
Anak Krakatau, which is roughly halfway between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia's vast island chain, has been erupting since late on Friday, with volcanic ash detected at the airport early on Sunday, the transport ministry said.
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