This plume of ash erupted from the Anak Krakatau volcano. According to officials, the ash reached an altitude of approximately 50,000 feet following the eruption. Volcanic ash is considered extremely dangerous for aircraft.
इंडोनेशिया में ‘अनाक क्राकाटोआ’ ज्वालामुखी का विस्फोट, 50,000 फीट तक ऊपर उठा राख का गुबार
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano experienced massive eruptions on Saturday and again on Sunday, blanketing the sky in thick plumes of ash. Consequently, numerous flights at Jakarta’s airport had to be cancelled on Sunday. Planes filled with passengers were ready for takeoff, but the dense clouds of volcanic ash rising into the sky brought everything to a halt.
According to the Antara news agency, flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta—Indonesia’s main international airport—had to be temporarily suspended as a safety precaution.
The ash plume originated from the Anak Krakatoa volcano. Officials reported that the ash reached an altitude of approximately 50,000 feet following the eruption. Volcanic ash is considered extremely hazardous to aircraft; it can damage engines and impair pilot visibility. Given these risks, halting flights was the safest course of action to ensure passenger safety.
Thousands of travelers were affected; around 209 flights were disrupted, causing inconvenience to approximately 22,800 passengers. Some international flights were rerouted, while many domestic flights had to be cancelled, leaving passengers at the airport waiting for rescheduled departure times.
The sound of Saturday’s eruption was audible over a vast area. According to the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the impact was felt as far as 700 kilometers away from the volcano. Two additional eruptions were recorded on Sunday.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of major casualties or significant property damage so far. Officials have also stated that there is no immediate threat of a tsunami.
Anak Krakatoa is linked to Krakatoa, one of the world’s most famous volcanoes. A catastrophic eruption and the subsequent tsunami in this region in 1883 caused massive devastation and claimed the lives of approximately 35,000 people.
The area remains known for its volcanic activity to this day. BPBD has advised the general public to take special care of their health. It has warned that the smoke could cause breathing difficulties, so people should use masks as a precaution.
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