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Prabowo Urges Calm and Vigilance as Anak Krakatau Erupts

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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

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  • President Prabowo Subianto urged people in Jakarta, Banten, Lampung and areas around the Sunda Strait to remain calm, follow authorities’ instructions and avoid Anak Krakatau’s danger zones.
  • He directed disaster, weather, military, police and local agencies to monitor the eruption and maintain emergency preparedness.
  • The Geological Agency said the volcano continued erupting from September 4 into September 5, producing incandescent rock fragments and volcanic ash.

President Prabowo Subianto has urged Indonesians to stay calm but alert as Mount Anak Krakatau continues to erupt, with particular concern for communities in Jakarta, Banten, Lampung and around the Sunda Strait.

In messages posted on his Instagram accounts, Prabowo told residents to follow government and local-authority instructions, keep away from the volcano and observe officially designated danger zones and safety boundaries. He also called for prayers for people living near Anak Krakatau, the Sunda Strait and other parts of Indonesia facing disasters and hardship.

Let us pray together that Allah SWT will always protect all Indonesians, especially our brothers and sisters living around Mount Anak Krakatau and the Sunda Strait, as well as those in various parts of the country who are currently facing disasters and hardship. May they be granted safety, strength and resilience in facing every challenge.

· Prabowo SubiantoThe president prayed for communities affected by the eruption and other disasters.

Prabowo instructed the National Disaster Management Agency, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency, the military, police, local governments and relevant ministries to keep monitoring the volcano. He ordered them to ensure emergency preparations remain in place and that affected residents receive protection and assistance.

The President will continue to monitor developments and take whatever decisions and measures are necessary to ensure the safety and protect all Indonesians.

· Prabowo SubiantoHe described the government’s continuing response to the volcanic activity.

The president also highlighted health precautions for people affected by volcanic ash. Residents should wear masks or other respiratory protection, limit outdoor activity when ash becomes heavy, and follow advice from health officials and local authorities. “The President will continue to monitor developments and take whatever decisions and measures are necessary to ensure the safety and protect all Indonesians,” Prabowo said.

The Geological Agency, part of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, reported that Anak Krakatau continued erupting from Friday into Saturday morning, September 4-5, 2026. The eruptions produced incandescent rock fragments and volcanic ash. The volcano has been at Alert Level III since July 2.

May Allah SWT always protect all Indonesians.

· Prabowo SubiantoPrabowo ended his social media message with a prayer for public safety.
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Originally published by Tempo 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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