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Flights to and from Jakarta have been disrupted since Sunday, 6 September, following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia over the weekend
The eruption sent extensive volcanic ash clouds across parts of Indonesia, forcing the temporary closure of eight airports and disrupting more than 1,500 flights, including international services between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.
According to the New Straits Times, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation said around 170,000 passengers have been affected by flight disruptions.
"We cannot ascertain when this will end due to the dynamic weather," Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said in a statement today, 7 September.
Mount Anak Krakatau, which is located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, began erupting at around 11.07pm local time on Friday, 4 September
According to Bernama, the volcano continued erupting throughout Saturday, with authorities reporting lava-fountaining activity as well as booming and rumbling sounds that could be heard from an observation post.
Volcanic ash was reported to have reached heights of up to 15,000m.
The volcano also continued to show activity on Sunday, with authorities warning that further eruptions remain possible.
As of today, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport said it has temporarily suspended all flight operations until 6pm local time due to the volcanic ash
The airport advised affected passengers to regularly check their flight status and contact their respective airlines for the latest information and assistance.
