বাংলাAir traffic at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has been severely disrupted following an eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano. A total of 301 flights, including 58 international flights, have been suspended because of volcanic ash. The Anak Krakatau eruption has prompted authorities to prioritize passenger safety.
Jakarta airport authorities and Indonesia’s Transport Ministry said the decision was taken after a large ash cloud spread across the sky. The information was reported by Reuters.
Indonesia’s weather agency BMKG said volcanic ash had spread up to 20,000 feet over Java and as high as 50,000 feet over Sumatra and Banten provinces. Several local schools have suspended classes, while fishermen have stopped going to sea because of the Anak Krakatau eruption.
Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency and BMKG said the volcanic ash had risen to altitudes between 20,000 and 50,000 feet. However, the agency clarified that there is currently no tsunami risk from the eruption.
Authorities have urged people to remain calm, wear masks and glasses, and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities. Located between Java and Sumatra, Anak Krakatau eruption activity is being closely monitored. The volcano is part of the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and was also associated with a major eruption and tsunami in 2018. The latest Anak Krakatau eruption has disrupted aviation and affected local activities.
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