Indonesia's Krakatau volcano continues to erupt, Jakarta airport suspends takeoffs until 9:30 a.m.
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- Indonesia's Krakatau volcano has continued to erupt since late at night on the 4th.
- After detecting volcanic ash, Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport announced that it would suspend takeoff and landing operations until 9:30 a.m., affecting 209 flights.
- Daily activities in Lampung Province, Sumatra and Banten Province, Java, were affected.
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Indonesia's Krakatoa volcano has continued to erupt since late at night on the 4th, producing a large amount of volcanic ash that affects surrounding areas.
(Central News Agency, Jakarta, comprehensive foreign news report on the 6th) Indonesia's Krakatoa volcano continues to erupt. Due to the detection of volcanic ash, Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport announced today that takeoff and landing operations will be suspended until 9:30 a.m. (0230 GMT on the 6th).
Reuters reported that the Indonesian Ministry of Transport stated that the Anak Krakatau volcano has continued to erupt since late night on the 4th, and volcanic ash was detected at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport early this morning. The airport was originally expected to suspend takeoffs until 5:30 a.m., but now it has been extended to 9:30 a.m., affecting a total of 209 flights, including multiple international flights.
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) stated that daily activities in Lampung Province (Lampung) on Sumatra Island and Banten Province (Banten) on Java Island were affected by the volcanic ash.
BNPB also called on the public to remain calm. "If volcanic ash falls, it is recommended that the public wear masks and goggles, reduce outdoor activities, and cover water sources. Volcanic ash may cause visibility to decrease, and you should be more vigilant when driving."
Follow CNA via Google News According to the local media "Kompas", many schools canceled activities yesterday. Students and residents suffered from eye discomfort due to volcanic ash; fishermen suspended operations due to the volcanic eruption.
BNPB said there is no imminent tsunami threat. (Compiled by: Cai Jiamin) 1150906
Open Questions
- How long will the volcanic eruption last?
- Will there be a larger outbreak?
- How is the cleanup and restoration of affected areas progressing?
