Singaporeans in Indonesia urged to register with MFA amid Anak Krakatau eruption

Singaporeans in Indonesia have been advised to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau continues to disrupt air travel.

Singapore’s embassy in Jakarta said the volcano had been erupting since Friday, sending volcanic ash into parts of Indonesia and affecting flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and other airports. The embassy said the situation remained “fluid” and further disruptions could occur.

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It urged Singaporeans to prioritise their safety, limit outdoor activities and stay indoors where possible. Travellers were also told to monitor local news and official Indonesian government sources, follow local authorities’ advice and keep checking updates from Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.

Those with disrupted travel plans should contact their airlines about cancellations, delays and alternative arrangements, the embassy said. It also recommended contacting travel insurers to understand coverage and possible assistance or claims. Indonesia’s transport ministry said more than 270,000 people had been affected by delays, diversions or cancellations involving 2,300 flights. Singapore Airlines and Scoot were among the airlines to cancel flights between Singapore and Jakarta.

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Singaporeans in Indonesia are advised to prioritise their safety, minimise outdoor activities and remain indoors where possible, monitor local news and official Indonesian government sources for the latest developments, and follow the advice of the local authorities.