
The volcanic activity of Mount Anak Krakatau paralyzed air traffic. Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed in Jakarta, affecting nearly 30,000. people.
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The Anak Krakatau volcano became active on Friday, spewing lava and causing explosions that could be heard hundreds of kilometers away.
"Due to the increased eruptive activity of Mount Anak Krakatau, flight operations at several airports have been suspended," the Jakarta airport operator, Angkasa Pura, announced on social media on Monday morning.
On Monday morning alone, 243 domestic and international flights were canceled or delayed at the capital's Soekarno-Hatta airport, affecting nearly 30,000. people.
Problems since Friday
The volcano became active on Friday, spewing lava and causing explosions that could be heard hundreds of kilometers away. Further eruptions were reported on Sunday. As a result, traffic was temporarily suspended at eight airports.
Difficulties also occur outside the country. Singapore Airlines, which has canceled all flights to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, has offered an alternative route via Surabaya in East Java, but passengers must arrange and pay for their own travel to or from the city.
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