Residents in Lampung and Serang report light ash from Anak Krakatau

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau reached parts of Bandar Lampung and Serang, but residents said the fallout remained light and daily life continued normally.

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The impact of the Anak Krakatau eruption has not been too significant. There were no explosions or tremors.

Don Peci, 65, from Bandar Lampung, said he had not heard explosions or felt tremors from the eruption, which began Friday night. Ash did fall briefly, but he described it as thin. He said videos circulating on social media appeared to show heavier ash in Jakarta and suggested wind direction might explain the difference.

Visibility in Bandar Lampung remained good. Residents continued their usual activities, while some people outdoors began wearing masks as a precaution. Don said he only realized ash had fallen after his son, who studies in Semarang, called to ask about conditions. He then noticed a light layer of dust on his car.

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Conditions are still normal, visibility is still good. Activities are continuing as usual, but people are advised to wear masks.

Don also said his eyes felt irritated when he rode a motorcycle the previous night without a helmet or glasses. He initially thought something had entered his eye, but later considered volcanic ash a possible explanation.

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Although it is closer than Jakarta, the volcanic ashfall from Anak Krakatau here is not severe. It is still normal.

Tisna, 72, a resident of Serang in Banten, reported similar conditions. Although Serang is relatively closer to Anak Krakatau than Jakarta, she said the ashfall was not severe. A thin layer settled on surfaces, leaving floors dusty, but she did not hear any blast sounds. She said reports indicated explosions could be heard around the Taman Kopassus area on the Serang border.

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There was ashfall, but only lightly. The floor feels dusty.