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BMKG says volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau is unlikely to reach Yogyakarta and Central Java

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • BMKG says volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau is moving west, with traces detected in parts of Banten and southwestern West Java.
  • The agency estimates the chance of ash affecting Central Java and Yogyakarta is currently very low, while western Lampung could still be affected.
  • Residents are urged to follow official updates as remaining ash particles could still affect weather and visibility conditions.

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau is shifting west, making its spread into Central Java and Yogyakarta highly unlikely for now, according to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency, BMKG.

For Central Java and even Yogyakarta, there has so far been no detected impact from volcanic ash, or the potential is very small.

· Bhakti Wira KusumahA Yogyakarta meteorological forecaster assessed the likelihood of ash reaching Central Java and Yogyakarta.

Bhakti Wira Kusumah, a forecaster at the Yogyakarta Meteorological Station, said satellite imagery at 1 p.m. showed ash over parts of Banten and southwestern West Java. Jakarta was no longer within the detected ash spread, while western Lampung remained at risk.

“For Central Java and even Yogyakarta, there has so far been no detected impact from volcanic ash, or the potential is very small,” Bhakti said. He described the possibility as “very minimal” based on the satellite monitoring.

Very minimal. Yes, very minimal. That is what satellite monitoring shows so far.

· Bhakti Wira KusumahHe emphasized the low current risk to the two regions.

Bhakti said volcanic ash could theoretically lower temperatures by blocking some sunlight from reaching the surface. The particles can also help clouds form by acting as condensation nuclei, but that effect depends on the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. Residents in Central Java and Yogyakarta were advised to follow updates from BMKG and the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, PVMBG.

If the water vapor content is sufficient, clouds or even rain could form. But if it is not, the effect on weather is not particularly significant.

· Bhakti Wira KusumahHe explained how volcanic ash could influence cloud formation and rainfall.
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