Volcanic eruption continues to shut Indonesian airports
Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- An eruption of Anak Krakatau, between Java and Sumatra, has disrupted Indonesian air traffic, with eight airports still closed.
- Ash has spread over Jakarta and nearby areas, affecting 170,000 people through flight cancellations, while some Jakarta schools have moved classes online.
An eruption from Anak Krakatau, the volcano between Java and Sumatra, continues to disrupt air travel in Indonesia. Eight Indonesian airports remained closed on Monday morning, The Guardian reported.
The volcano erupted on Friday, and ash has spread across Jakarta and several surrounding areas in recent days. Indonesia’s Transport Ministry said 170,000 people had been affected by flight cancellations. Several schools in Jakarta have also moved classes online because of the situation.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. 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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