September 7, 2026 9:17 AM
Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau
Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau, the transport minister said. Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and several surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, leading to the closure of the airports for safety reasons. The transport ministry said 170,000 people have been affected by flight cancellations...