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Anak Krakatau Eruption Halts Jakarta Airport Operations, Disrupts Flights
The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has led to the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta due to volcanic ash, causing numerous flight cancellations by airlines including Singapore Airlines. The disruption impacts both domestic and international routes, creating passenger inconvenience.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) canceled 19 flights to and from Jakarta on September 6, following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau which disrupted operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash. This disruption has impacted air travel across Indonesia. The airport's operations were suspended until 1:30 PM WIB due to the spread of volcanic ash, after an initial suspension from 5:30 AM WIB. The Ministry of Transportation stated that the suspension affected 209 flights, including international services. SIA's canceled flights included services from Singapore to Jakarta (SQ950, SQ952, SQ956, SQ958, SQ960, SQ962, SQ964, SQ966, and SQ968D) and Jakarta to Singapore (SQ953, SQ955, SQ957, SQ959, SQ951D, SQ961, SQ963, SQ965, and SQ967). The airline noted that the situation remained fluid and could affect other flights between Singapore and Indonesia. This follows the cancellation of two SIA flights on the same routes the previous day. Other airlines also experienced disruptions. Scoot canceled six flights to Jakarta, and Pelita Air canceled one. Batik Air, TransNusa, Citilink, and Garuda Indonesia canceled some morning flights, though later services were still scheduled. Changi Airport advised passengers to check the latest information directly with their respective airlines. The flight disruptions occurred as volcanic ash was detected at high altitudes, with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recording ash up to 6,000 meters on the Java side and up to 15,000 meters on the Sumatra side and in parts of Banten. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) urged the public to remain calm and vigilant, recommending protective measures such as wearing masks and eye protection, reducing outdoor activities, covering water sources, and exercising caution while driving due to reduced visibility. Reports indicated eye irritation among residents exposed to ash fall, and fishermen canceled their activities. BNPB had previously stated on September 5 that there was no immediate tsunami risk from Anak Krakatau's activity. However, a 2018 tsunami triggered by the volcano killed hundreds and injured many in Java and Sumatra. Source: VOI English
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