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Volcanic Eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau Disrupts Flights and Daily Life in Indonesia

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  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

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Operations at Soekarno Hatta International Airport near Jakarta were suspended on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau was detected in the airspace. The suspension affected 209 flights and approximately 22,798 passengers. International routes to Singapore, Doha, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur were among those impacted, while domestic flights to Bali and Makassar also saw disruptions. The airport closure was extended multiple times, with one announcement stating operations were halted until 1:30 p.m. local time.

Mount Anak Krakatau began erupting late Friday, September 4, producing lava fountains and booming sounds heard up to 700 kilometers away. The Indonesia Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported ash clouds reaching 6,000 meters on the Java side and up to 15,000 meters on the Sumatra side. In Jakarta, the Transportation Agency ended the Sunday Car Free Day event an hour early to protect the public from health risks associated with the ash.

Beyond aviation, the eruption disrupted local activities in the provinces of Lampung and Banten. Several schools canceled activities on Saturday as residents reported eye irritation, and fishermen canceled trips to sea. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) advised the public to wear masks and eye protection, reduce outdoor activities, and exercise caution while driving due to reduced visibility. Port authorities prohibited ships from approaching within a 3 kilometer radius of the volcano.

Authorities stated there is no imminent risk of a tsunami. This is a significant point of monitoring given that a partial collapse of the volcano in 2018 triggered a tsunami that killed more than 400 people. The volcano remains at Level III (Alert) status. Mount Anak Krakatau emerged in the caldera left by the catastrophic 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, which killed an estimated 35,000 people.

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These outlets provided detailed local impacts, including the early end of Car Free Day and specific passenger numbers.
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These outlets focused primarily on the logistical disruptions to the airport and the geological facts of the eruption.

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