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Anak Krakatau volcano eruption disrupts Indonesian air travel and strands over 150,000 passengers

The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted with significant force, causing Indonesian authorities to temporarily suspend operations at eight airports. The eruption, which began late Friday night and continued through Sunday morning, sent volcanic ash into the airspace, affecting over 700 flights and leaving more than 150,000 passengers stranded. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was among the first to close due to the drifting ash. The transport ministry urged airlines to expedite ticket refunds and provide timely information to passengers to avoid overcrowding. The meteorological agency reported that ash clouds reached heights of 20,000 feet to the east and 50,000 feet to the west of the volcano. While no tsunami warning was issued, the health minister advised residents in affected areas to stay indoors and wear face masks. Lana Saria, head of the Geological Agency, noted that activity has intensified since July, with Sunday's eruption being the strongest of the current period. The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, remains at Indonesia's second-highest alert level.

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