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Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights in Jakarta, stranding 270,000 passengers

An eruption of Anak Krakatau has led to suspended flights in Jakarta, with 270,000 passengers reportedly stranded. The supplied report also mentions an Italian family affected.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 7, 2026, 4:07 PM UTC.

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The disruption affects large numbers of travelers and could continue if volcanic ash or further eruptions restrict aviation operations.

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Eruzione Anak Krakatoa: voli sospesi a Giacarta, 270.000 passeggeri bloccati. C'è anche famiglia italiana ↗ilfattoquotidiano.it · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC

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