Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
· World · BBC News
More than 150,000 passengers have been left stranded after a volcanic eruption forced Indonesian authorities to temporarily suspend operations at six airports. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was the first to close on Sunday morning following the detection of volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau in nearby airspace. Transport minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that 467 flights have been affected, with the disruption impacting international routes to Singapore, Doha, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur. Indonesia's meteorological agency BMKG reported that ash reached up to 20,000 feet east of the volcano on Java and 50,000 feet west on the Sumatra side. Authorities have confirmed no tsunami warning is linked to the activity, while health officials advised residents in affected areas to stay indoors and wear face masks.
Why it matters
The sudden airport closures and thick ash fall disrupt regional travel for over 150,000 passengers and pose immediate health and economic challenges across parts of Java and Sumatra.
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