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Indonesia suspends flights after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flights for several hours after ash from Mount Anak Krakatau reached the airport, affecting 209 flights including international services.
  • Ash disrupted activities in parts of Sumatra's Lampung province and Java's Banten province, while schools and fishing trips were canceled in affected areas.
  • Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said there was no imminent tsunami risk and urged residents to use masks and eye protection during ashfall.

Indonesia's main airport suspended flight operations after ash from the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau reached the facility, affecting 209 flights, including several international services.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport extended a planned suspension from 5:30am to 9:30am local time. The Transportation Ministry said the volcano had been erupting since late Friday and that ash was detected at the airport early Sunday.

Ashfall disrupted activities in Lampung province on Sumatra and Banten province on Java. Several schools canceled activities on Saturday, while students and residents suffered eye irritation, local media outlet Kompas reported. Fishermen also canceled trips because of the eruption.

BNPB urges the public to remain calm while increasing vigilance.

· Berton PanjaitanThe disaster mitigation agency spokesperson addressed residents affected by the ashfall.

Berton Panjaitan, a spokesperson for Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency, urged people to remain calm while staying alert. The agency advised residents to wear masks and eye protection during ashfall, limit outdoor activities, cover water sources and drive carefully because ash can reduce visibility.

The agency said Saturday that the volcano posed no imminent tsunami risk. Anak Krakatau also erupted in December 2018.

In the event of ashfall, people are advised to wear masks and eye protection, reduce outdoor activities, cover water sources and exercise caution when driving, as volcanic ash can reduce visibility.

· Berton PanjaitanHe listed precautions for people in areas affected by volcanic ash.
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