Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport
A volcanic eruption at Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has forced the suspension of over 200 flights at Jakarta's main international airport. Authorities have advised residents to take health precautions due to heavy ash fall, though no tsunami warning has been issued.
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Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions significantly disrupt regional travel and pose immediate public health risks to local populations.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Anak Krakatau's latest eruption has cancelled flights and forced some schools to halt activities
A volcanic eruption has halted hundreds of flights at Indonesia's main international airport, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Authorities said 209 flights were suspended after ash from Anak Krakatau was detected in airspace near Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday morning.
The volcano had started erupting late on Friday night, generating continuous seismic activity, lava fountains, and booming sounds across surrounding regions. Two more eruptions happened early on Sunday, authorities said.
More than 22,000 people have been impacted by the suspension of flights, which has been extended until 13:30 (0630 GMT).
The transport ministry said the pause in operations mainly affected flights to and from Singapore, also other international routes including Doha, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur.
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