Anak Krakatau erupts in Indonesia, 209 flights hit as ash spreads across western regions

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, sending volcanic ash up to 50,000 feet into the sky. The ash forced Jakarta’s main airport to temporarily suspend operations and affected 209 flights carrying around 22,800 passengers. Schools and fishing activities were also disrupted in some areas.

New Delhi: Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupted early Sunday, sending a large cloud of volcanic ash across parts of western Indonesia and disrupting air travel in the country.

The eruption forced Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta’s main airport, to temporarily suspend flight operations. According to Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry, 209 flights were affected, impacting around 22,800 passengers.

The volcano is located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra. It erupted for around 30........

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