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Anak Krakatau eruption shuts eight Indonesian airports, grounding over 1,500 flights

The eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia forced the closure of eight airports, grounding more than 1,500 flights and stranding approximately 170,000 passengers, with disruptions extending across the region.

6 Sept, 12:16 — 7 Sept, 01:53
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BBCHigh10h ago

Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia

More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

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bloombergHigh44m ago

Indonesia Extends Airport Closures as Volcano Disruptions Linger

Indonesia extended airport closures and halted free school meals in some areas as ash from Mount Anak Krakatau continued to disrupt activities.

By Norman Harsono

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FTVery High31m ago

Indonesia shuts airports as volcano erupts

Anak Krakatau spews smoke and ash as cancellations and delays leave more than 170,000 passengers stranded

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cnbcMostly Factual44m ago

Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport

Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.

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fortune2h ago

Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling 1,558 flights and affecting 170,000 passengers

The volcanic island of Anak Krakatau, located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands, erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday and for 16 seconds about three hours later.

By The Associated Press

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

Loud sound, cloud of dust: Students, locals form human chain; first responders recall moments after building collapse

By Alok Singh, Drishti Jain

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual47m ago

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

The closure of the eight Indonesian airports and suspension of flights has affected 170,000 people since Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Sunday, the transport ministry said.

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gulf-newsMixed22m ago

List of 8 airports shut, international flights hit by Anak Krakatau eruption: 1,500+ flights grounded, 170K passengers stranded

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tempo-englishMostly Factual26m ago

6 Indonesian Airports Remain Closed as Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Flights

Six Indonesian airports remained closed as Anak Krakatau's volcanic ash disrupted flights and stranded about 170,000 passengers.

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star-malaysiaMixed14h ago

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights - thestar.com.my

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights  thestar.com.my

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