Volcanic Ash in the Air: Indonesia's Eruption Exposes Fragile Economic Underpinnings The sudden eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano has caused significant disruptions to Indonesia's economy, with flights canceled at Jakarta's international airport affecting thousands of passengers.
The volcanic ash cloud spread across parts of the capital and surrounding provinces, severely impacting operations at one of Southeast Asia's busiest airports.
Over 22,000 passengers were affected by the cancellations, which also impacted 209 flights, particularly to and from Singapore.