Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed
A volcanic eruption at Anak Krakatau has forced the closure of eight Indonesian airports, leaving 170,000 passengers stranded. Authorities have extended flight suspensions as volcanic ash continues to pose safety risks.
Why it matters
Natural disasters causing major infrastructure shutdowns highlight the vulnerability of regional travel networks and supply chains.
Passengers gather at Soekarno-Hatta airport in Indonesia on the weekend, after all flights were cancelled due to volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau. Photograph: Donal Husni/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Passengers gather at Soekarno-Hatta airport in Indonesia on the weekend, after all flights were cancelled due to volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau. Photograph: Donal Husni/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Indonesia Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as seven airports remain closed Volcanic ash from eruption of Anak Krakatau delays more than 1,500 flights, including in the capital Jakarta, while airport closures extended
Prefer the Guardian on Google Seven Indonesian airports – including two serving Jakarta – remained closed on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau , the transport minister said.
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