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Three districts most affected by ash from Anak Krakatau eruption

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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

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  • Indonesia’s disaster agency identified South Lampung, Tanggamus and Pandeglang as the districts most affected by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
  • Authorities advised residents to use masks and protective eyewear, limit outdoor activity and seek medical care for breathing problems.
  • Volcanic ash temporarily closed six airports, while authorities continued monitoring its spread and updating flight-safety information every four hours.

Indonesia’s disaster agency has identified three districts as the areas most affected by activity at Mount Anak Krakatau: South Lampung and Tanggamus in Lampung province, and Pandeglang in Banten.

BNPB said it continues to monitor ash-affected areas with local governments and relevant ministries. The Health Ministry urged residents to protect their respiratory systems, eyes and skin. People who must go outside were advised to wear masks and glasses, clean themselves after returning home and spend more time indoors while ash remains in the area.

Residents who develop breathing problems should seek medical treatment. The health minister has also ordered local community health centers to prepare and anticipate the possible activation of health command posts or a Health Emergency Operation Centre.

In this regard, this includes the Health Ministry, which urges the public to pay attention to their health, especially their respiratory system, eyes and skin.

· Berton SP PanjaitanThe acting head of BNPB’s disaster data, information and communications center described the health precautions authorities were urging.

The eruption activity has also disrupted aviation. Airport authorities, the Transport Ministry and the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency are monitoring the ash because it can endanger flight safety. As of 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, six airports remained temporarily closed: Soekarno-Hatta and Budiarto in Tangerang, Pondok Cabe in South Tangerang, Halim Perdanakusuma in East Jakarta, Raden Inten II in Lampung and Husein Sastranegara in Bandung.

Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said Husein Sastranegara was closed after officials checked conditions at the airport. The ministry said safety remained the priority and airlines should not force flights when conditions were unsuitable. Authorities planned to track the ash and update information every four hours. Sea transport through the Sunda Strait remained possible, although port officials were told to stay alert and passengers were advised to wear masks.

The Transport Ministry prioritizes flight safety and security. Airlines should not force flights when conditions are unsuitable.

· Dudy PurwagandhiIndonesia’s transport minister explained the temporary closure of Husein Sastranegara airport.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia 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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