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Jakarta Keeps Watch on Anak Krakatau Activity and Ash Dispersion

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Jakarta authorities are monitoring Mount Anak Krakatau after an eruption on Sept. 6 and tracking ash spreading toward the capital.
  • The volcano remains at Level III, with authorities banning access within 3 kilometers of the activity center because of possible lava flows and incandescent rocks.
  • Officials advised residents to limit outdoor activity, use masks and follow updates from BMKG, PVMBG, BPBD and local authorities.

Jakarta is watching the ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread toward the capital after the volcano erupted on Sunday, Sept. 6. Ash was observed as far as Purbalingga Regency in Central Java and parts of Jakarta, where it blanketed the General Sudirman statue on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman.

Chico Hakim, special staff to the Jakarta governor, urged residents to stay calm but remain alert. He told people to follow official information from BMKG, PVMBG, BPBD and the Jakarta Provincial Government, and warned them not to trust unverified reports.

Data from the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources recorded an eruption at 7:10 a.m. Western Indonesian Time. The event reached a maximum seismograph amplitude of 50 millimeters and lasted 16 seconds. The volcano remains at Level III, or Alert. Authorities said the main threats around the crater are lava flows and possible ejections of incandescent rocks, and prohibited the public and tourists from entering within 3 kilometers of the activity center.

Follow official information from the BMKG, PVMBG, BPBD, and the Provincial Government. Do not easily believe unverified reports. The health and safety of residents are our priority.

· Chico HakimThe Jakarta governor’s special staff urged residents to rely on official information and remain vigilant.

BMKG also recorded eruptive activity at 9:03 a.m., with a maximum amplitude of 19 millimeters and a duration of about 29 seconds. It found no significant anomalies on nearby seismographs and said monitoring before the event showed no significant rise in sea levels.

The Jakarta government advised residents to wear masks outdoors, avoid nonessential outdoor activity, close doors, windows and vents, and use protective eyewear. People exposed to ash should rinse their eyes with clean water rather than rub them, keep food and drinks covered, and clean ash with wet methods instead of dry sweeping. Drivers were urged to exercise caution because ash could reduce visibility and make roads slippery. Chico said residents should seek immediate medical care for shortness of breath, severe eye irritation or other health problems. Jakarta’s Siaga 112 service is available for emergencies, while the provincial government continues coordinating with relevant agencies and issuing updates.

Seek medical attention immediately if experiencing shortness of breath, severe eye irritation, or other health issues.

· Chico HakimHe advised residents on when to seek medical care after ash exposure.
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