Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2026, 8:20 AM ET
An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau forced six airports to suspend operations on Sunday, disrupting hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main international hub and stranding passengers. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport halted flights until late afternoon due to heavy volcanic ash, affecting over three hundred domestic and international routes, including services by Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Volcanic ash reached elevations up to 50,000 feet near the Sunda Strait, prompting local authorities to suspend regional school activities and coastal fishing for public safety. Transport ministry officials detected the ash early Sunday following continuous eruptive activity that began late Friday. Affected travelers faced significant delays and communication challenges regarding cancellations. Meteorological agencies continued monitoring plume trajectories across Java and Sumatra as emergency protocols remained active across the surrounding region.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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Mount Anak Krakatau eruption halted flights and schools on September 6. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesias-anak-krakatau-eruption-halts-flights-schools-fishing-2026-09-06/
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