Eight airports in Indonesia suspend operations after volcanic eruption
Summary
Eight airports in Indonesia, including the main international airport near Jakarta, stopped operations after the Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted and released ash into the sky. The ash disrupted flights and affected over 22,000 passengers, while authorities warned ships to stay away from the area around the volcano.Key Facts
- Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted on Saturday with lava and loud sounds heard from far away.
- Two more eruptions happened on Sunday, and ash spread to nearby airports.
- Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta stopped flights from early morning until late afternoon Sunday.
- Seven other airports in Indonesia also suspended operations due to volcanic ash.
- Over 22,000 passengers and 209 flights, including international routes, were affected.
- Authorities set up alternative airports for landings in several cities.
- Weather modification efforts like cloud-seeding were planned to make rain and clear ash.
- Ships must avoid a 3 km area around the volcano for safety because of volcanic activity.
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