Indonesia cancels flights at 8 airports; 170,000 stranded due to Anak Krakatau eruption
Anak Krakatau erupted, leading Indonesia to close eight airports, cancel hundreds of flights and strand about 170,000 passengers.
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“Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports”
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau shuts eight Indonesian airports, 170,000 affected.
Key points
- Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, were closed due to volcanic ash.
- Ash from Anak Krakatau blanketed Jakarta and surroundings since Friday night.
- Transport Ministry says 170,000 people affected by flight cancellations.
- Jakarta's main airport to remain closed until 6 p.m. local time.
- Authorities warn of ongoing eruptions and high ash with potential further activity.
Other reports
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed”
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Anak Krakatau erupted, leading Indonesia to close eight airports, cancel hundreds of flights and strand about 170,000 passengers.