Latest news in Indonesia? September 6th, 2026

Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts and Disrupts Aviation Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait experienced intensified eruptive activity, spewing ash plumes up to 15,000 meters into the atmosphere and producing lava fountains heard across parts of Banten and West Java. Al JazeeraMajor Airport Closures & Flight Cancellations Volcanic ash drifted toward the Jakarta metropolitan region and surrounding provinces, prompting the Ministry of Transportation and aviation authorities to suspend flight operations. Xinhua

• Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) near Jakarta, alongside Halim Perdanakusuma Airport and regional airports in Tangerang and Lampung, suspended operations. Xinhua
• Over 300 domestic and international flights were canceled, delayed, or rerouted, stranding tens of thousands of travelers. International routes connecting Jakarta to hubs such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, and Doha faced widespread cancellations. The Kathmandu Post+ 1

Public Health & Emergency Response

• Local authorities in affected parts of Banten and South Sumatra advised residents to wear protective masks and goggles due to airborne particulate matter. The Kathmandu Post
• Some schools suspended in-person sessions, and local fishermen were warned to stay at least three kilometers away from the volcanic crater. The Kathmandu Post
• The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that there is no imminent tsunami threat from the current eruptive phase and announced planned weather modification operations to help wash away ashfall. The Kathmandu Post