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WorldIndonesia volcano eruption leaves 170,000 travellers stranded at airports

The eruption of Anak Krakatau has forced eight Indonesian airports to suspend operations, leaving about 170,000 passengers stranded and delaying 1,558 flights. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was closed after ash was detected in nearby airspace, with the shutdown expected to continue until 9am local time on 7 September. Ash spread across Java and Sumatra, but authorities confirmed there was no tsunami warning.

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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-07 02:44Original

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 170,000 travellers stranded at airports
Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 170,000 travellers stranded at airportsWorld