https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-volcano-eruption-leaves-340-000-stranded-as-airports-extend-closureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-volcano-eruption-leaves-340-000-stranded-as-airports-extend-closurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/indonesia-volcano-eruption-leaves-340-000-stranded-as-airports-extend-closure#u61928Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:36:07 +0000Airports in Indonesia, including those serving Jakarta and Bandung, have reopened following a volcanic ash crisis caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The eruption forced a two-day closure of airports in the capital, halting nearly 3,000 flights. While some reports indicate up to 270,000 people were stranded during the disruption, authorities have now cleared ash from critical infrastructure to resume flights. The closure affected eight airports in total, including two serving Jakarta and Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.Why it mattersAnak Krakatau is located on a small island