Jakarta flights disrupted as Anak Krakatau ash affects airports
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has forced the closure of seven airports in Indonesia, disrupting thousands of flights and affecting over 270,000 passengers. Authorities are managing the crisis while the government considers increased disaster preparedness funding.
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Listen Summarise Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has closed Jakarta’s main airport and six others, disrupting about 2,300 flights and affecting over 270,000 passengers since September 5. Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have cancelled many flights and arranged alternatives, while authorities prepare ground transport for passengers moved to other airports. The eruption highlights Indonesia’s disaster risks; President Prabowo urges increased disaster preparedness funding amid ongoing natural hazards like earthquakes and forest fires. AI generated
JAKARTA – Jakarta’s main international airport will remain closed until at least 1am Singapore time on Sept 8 as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau continues to disrupt air travel, with thousands of flights affected since Sept 5 .
The closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and six other airports was extended by another six hours to 11.59pm local time on Sept 7, according to an update from the Transport Ministry’s regional airport authority.
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