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Jakarta Moves Schools Online as Volcanic Ash Spreads

From Republika · () Indonesian

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

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  • Jakarta began remote learning across all educational institutions on Sept. 7, 2026, after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau was detected in the capital.
  • The measure aims to reduce outdoor activity and will remain in place until authorities declare conditions safe, with implementation reviewed as air quality changes.

Jakarta has moved all schools to online learning as a precaution after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau was detected in the capital.

The DKI Jakarta provincial government introduced distance learning across every educational institution beginning Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Classes will remain online until further notice, while authorities monitor the spread of ash and local air quality.

The policy seeks to limit outdoor activity during the ashfall’s impact. Schools will continue evaluating how learning operates as conditions develop, and the arrangement will stay in place until authorities determine that it is safe to resume normal activities.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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