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Bali Flights Cancelled After Indonesia's Volcano Eruption
Many international flights, including from Singapore, Australia, and India to Bali, were cancelled on Wednesday, June 18, after the eruption of the Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia. Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand confirmed cancellations of flights from Bali. Simultaneously, Air India, Singapore's Tiger Air, and China's Juneyao Airlines also cancelled flights because of the eruption, according to Bali's international airport. The volcano erupted on Tuesday, June 17, unleashing 10,000m of grey clouds into the air, leading Indonesia's Geology Agency to expand the danger zone to eight kilometers from the crater, warning residents to look out for heavy rainfall triggering lava flows. The volcano eruption led to the evacuation of dozens of residents living in the two villages near the volcano, according to the local disaster mitigation agency. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted in November last year, killing nine individuals and injuring dozens. The volcano erupted again in March of this year, leading to the cancellation and delay of flights into Bali. It last erupted in May, leading authorities to raise the alert level to the most severe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent an enormous ash cloud more than six miles into the sky, disrupting or canceling dozens of flights to and from the tourist island of Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted at 5:35pm local time on Tuesday, unleashing a 6.8-mile (11-kilometer) hot ash column over the tourist island of Flores in south-central Indonesia, the country's Geology Agency said. Images showed an orange mushroom-shaped cloud engulfing the nearby village of Talibura with sightings reported up to 93 miles (150km) away. Officials issued the country's highest alert and urged tourists to stay away. Dozens of flights were halted in Bali, according to Denpasar International Airport website, which marked the disruptions 'due to volcano.' They included domestic routes to Jakarta and Lombok as well as others to Australia, China, India, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport was closed until Thursday, 'to ensure the safety of the passengers,' airport operator AirNav said in an Instagram post. Singapore's Changi Airport website shows Jetstar and Scoot canceled flights to Bali Wednesday morning while AirAsia called off its midday flight to the Indonesian capital. Holidaymakers Athirah Rosli, 31, and her husband Fadzly Yohannes, 33, woke up this morning to discover that their Jetstar flight home from Bail to Singapore was canceled. 'My first reaction was annoyed and panicked but I calmed down almost immediately,' Rosli told CNN. 'My husband and I looked at new flights, booked more accommodation and insurance and then had breakfast at our hotel,' she said. 'I see it was a blessing in disguise that we're safe and well.' The volcano's eruption follows significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, up from the average eight to 10 activities per day. The 5,197-foot (1,584-meter) twin volcano erupted again Wednesday morning, spewing a 0.62-mile (1km) ash cloud, officials confirmed. Dozens of residents in two nearby villages were evacuated, according to Avi Hallan, an official at the local disaster mitigation agency. A danger zone is in place around five miles (8km) from the crater and residents have been warned about the potential for heavy rainfall triggering lava flows in rivers flowing from the volcano. More than a thousand tourists have been affected, particularly those traveling to Bali and Komodo National Park, famed for its Komodo dragons, according to a local tour operator. Sales worker Remdy Doule, from Come2Indonesia travel agency in Bali, told CNN: 'We were looking at more than 1,000 tourists being affected with the cancelations.' Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's last erupted in May when authorities also raised the alert level to the most severe. A previous eruption in March forced airlines to cancel and delay flights into Bali, around 500 miles (800km) away, including Australia's Jetstar and Qantas Airways. In November, the volcano erupted multiple times killing nine people, injuring dozens and forcing thousands to flee and flights to be canceled. Indonesian, home to 270 million people, has 120 active volcanoes and experiences frequent seismic activity. The archipelago sits along the 'Ring of Fire,' a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. CNN's Haicen Yang contributed to this report.
Egypt Independent
2 days ago
- Egypt Independent
Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled
CNN — A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent an enormous ash cloud more than six miles into the sky, disrupting or canceling dozens of flights to and from the tourist island of Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted at 5:35pm local time on Tuesday, unleashing a 6.8-mile (11-kilometer) hot ash column over the tourist island of Flores in south-central Indonesia, the country's Geology Agency said. Images showed an orange mushroom-shaped cloud engulfing the nearby village of Talibura with sightings reported up to 93 miles (150km) away. Officials issued the country's highest alert and urged tourists to stay away. Dozens of flights were halted in Bali, according to Denpasar International Airport website, which marked the disruptions 'due to volcano.' They included domestic routes to Jakarta and Lombok as well as others to Australia, China, India, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport was closed until Thursday, 'to ensure the safety of the passengers,' airport operator AirNav said in an Instagram post. Singapore's Changi Airport website shows Jetstar and Scoot canceled flights to Bali Wednesday morning while AirAsia called off its midday flight to the Indonesian capital. Holidaymakers Athirah Rosli, 31, and her husband Fadzly Yohannes, 33, woke up this morning to discover that their Jetstar flight home from Bail to Singapore was canceled. 'My first reaction was annoyed and panicked but I calmed down almost immediately,' Rosli told CNN. 'My husband and I looked at new flights, booked more accommodation and insurance and then had breakfast at our hotel,' she said. 'I see it was a blessing in disguise that we're safe and well.' Recent rumblings The volcano's eruption follows significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, up from the average eight to 10 activities per day. The 5,197-foot (1,584-meter) twin volcano erupted again Wednesday morning, spewing a 0.62-mile (1km) ash cloud, officials confirmed. Dozens of residents in two nearby villages were evacuated, according to Avi Hallan, an official at the local disaster mitigation agency. A danger zone is in place around five miles (8km) from the crater and residents have been warned about the potential for heavy rainfall triggering lava flows in rivers flowing from the volcano. An orange mushroom-shaped cloud dispersed above the village of Talibura in the eruption which could be seen up to 93 miles (150km) away. Stringer/AFP/Getty Images Tourists affected More than a thousand tourists have been affected, particularly those traveling to Bali and Komodo National Park, famed for its Komodo dragons, according to a local tour operator. Sales worker Remdy Doule, from Come2Indonesia travel agency in Bali, told CNN: 'We were looking at more than 1,000 tourists being affected with the cancelations.' Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's last erupted in May when authorities also raised the alert level to the most severe. A previous eruption in March forced airlines to cancel and delay flights into Bali, around 500 miles (800km) away, including Australia's Jetstar and Qantas Airways. In November, the volcano erupted multiple times killing nine people, injuring dozens and forcing thousands to flee and flights to be canceled. Indonesian, home to 270 million people, has 120 active volcanoes and experiences frequent seismic activity. The archipelago sits along the 'Ring of Fire,' a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. CNN's Haicen Yang contributed to this report.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Time Out
Is it safe to travel to Bali? Latest information after volcano eruption
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, and it boasts a staggering 17,000 islands, many of which, including Bali, Lombok, Sumba, Sumatra and Flores, are popular holiday destinations. However, the nation's unique geography is down to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano on the island of Flores, erupted at around 5.30pm local time on Tuesday, impacting flights going to and from Bali. Got a trip booked? Here's everything you need to know. Is it safe to travel to Bali? At 5.35 local time on June 17, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewed an ash cloud which reached more than 11km into the sky. No casualties have been reported, but local authorities have raised the highest alert level and advised residents to avoid the 7km radius of the crater, and to wear masks to protect against inhaling volcanic ash. According to the BBC, Muhammad Wafid, head of the Geology Agency, has warned against the potential for lahar floods (which is a type of volcanic debris) if heavy rain falls. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency has said at least one village has been evacuated, with ash rain being reported in multiple areas outside of the exclusion zone. The volcano erupted again early this morning, according to Reuters, and the radius to avoid has been extended to 8km. Though flights to and from Bali have been impacted by the eruption, it's still safe to visit Bali. Where was the volcanic eruption in Indonesia? Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is on the Indonesian island of Flores, which is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands in the eastern half of the archipelago. Bali is located to the west of Flores. Are more eruptions expected? Indonesia's geological agency reportedly recorded more than 50 tremors in the two hours leading up to Tuesday's eruption, which drastically exceeds the daily regularity of between eight and 10 events. It's not clear whether more eruptions are expected, though authorities believe the ash cloud should clear by this evening. The best thing to do is monitor local news for all the latest information. Have flights to Bali been cancelled? Yes. While Indonesian authorities are expecting the cloud to clear by Wednesday night, multiple airlines have cancelled flights to and from Bali. Data from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali shows that so far, 37 flights have been cancelled due to the ash cloud, including ones operated by Air India, Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Juneyao Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. The BBC also reports that several domestic AirAsia flights leaving for Flores were cancelled. Three airports in East Nusa Tenggara province, including Fransiskus Xaverius Seda in Maumere, have been closed until Thursday by the government to prioritise the safety of passengers. What is the UK Foreign Office saying? The FCDO has not updated its Indonesia travel advice page specifically in light of this eruption, but it does advise against all travel to the following volcanic sites: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province, to within 7km of the crater Mount Sinabung, Karo Regency, North Sumatra, to within 5km of the crater Mount Marapi, West Sumatra, to within 3km of the crater Mount Semeru, Lumajang Regency, East Java, to within 5km of the crater and in the south-east of Mount Semura to within 500m from any riverbank of the Besuk Kobokan river for 13km from the crater Mount Ruang, Northern Sulawesi, to within 7km of the crater Mount Ibu, North Maluku Province, to within 7km of the crater The safety and security section of this advice page also reads: 'There are lots of active volcanoes in Indonesia. They can erupt without warning and eruptions have caused destruction and fatalities. The authorities usually evacuate villages within a 3km to 7km radius of the eruption.' 'Check news reports and updates on volcanic activity (in Bahasa language) before travelling to areas that are prone to volcanic activity. While near any volcano, you should: respect exclusion zones; monitor local media; stay alert and listen to any local warnings; follow the advice of the local authorities, including any evacuation orders.' What are your rights if you've booked a trip to Bali? To see if your trip can be rearranged or cancelled, you'll need to contact your travel provider directly, as the advice from the FCDO will not automatically entitle you to a full refund. If you do enter one of the zones advised against by the FCDO, that will invalidate your travel insurance. When was the last eruption in Indonesia? Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's last eruption was in May, when the threat level was raised to the most severe, but it also erupted several times back in November 2024, leading to nine deaths and the evacuation of thousands of residents.
1News
3 days ago
- 1News
Air NZ flights cancelled due to ash from Indonesian volcano
Two Air New Zealand flights have been cancelled due to volcanic ash from Indonesia's Mount Lewtobi Laki Laki. The volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted Wednesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air. Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to 8km from the crater, the Associated Press reported. Indonesia's Geology Agency said in a statement it recorded the volcano unleashing 10,000m of thick grey clouds following significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, rather than the usual daily 8 to 10 activities. As a result of volcanic ash forecast to affect the airspace, flight NZ290 from Auckland to Bali and the return service NZ291 from Bali to Auckland were both cancelled. ADVERTISEMENT Volcanic smoke billows from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki during an eruption, as seen from Lembata, Indonesia. (Source: Associated Press) Air New Zealand chief operating officer Alex Marren told 1News the airline was "closely monitoring the situation" and the safety of customers and crew was a top priority. "We will be rebooking impacted customers on the next available service to get them to their destination safely. We recommend customers keep an eye on the Air NZ app or website for the latest information on their flight," they said. An eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in November killed nine people and injured dozens. It also erupted in May. - Additional reporting by the Associated Press
