A volcano erupted in Indonesia, generating large volumes of volcanic ash that forced the closure of six airports in the region. The eruption caused massive flight cancellations, leaving tens of thousands of passengers affected.
Anak Krakatoa, one of the largest volcanoes in the region, is responsible for the eruption that released ash dangerous to air navigation. Authorities decided to close the airports preventively to ensure the safety of operations.
The impact on travel was significant, with tens of thousands of passengers seeing their travel plans disrupted due to flight cancellations. Many airports were without operations during the closure period.
Schools in the region were also closed as a precaution due to the falling volcanic ash. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and assess when it will be safe to resume normal operations at the affected airports.
