US EditionBali Tourists Stranded as Volcano Eruption Forces Dozens of Flight Cancellations; Here’s What We Know
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-meter volcano on Indonesia's Flores island, erupted on Tuesday, sending ash and smoke high into the sky and prompting evacuations.
- Authorities raised the volcano's alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to eight kilometers, following multiple eruptions and ongoing tremors.
- The eruption disrupted air travel, causing dozens of flight cancellations and delays at Bali's airport, affecting over a thousand tourists including routes to Australia, China, and India.
- Rosli, a tourist left stranded, recalled feeling initially alarmed before quickly regaining composure; she and her husband then searched for alternative flights, arranged additional lodging and coverage, and enjoyed a meal at their lodging.
- No immediate casualties were reported from Tuesday's eruption, but the event highlights Indonesia's frequent volcanic activity and its ongoing impact on local communities and tourism.
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Hundreds of families were evacuated to the island of Flores, Indonesia, while several local airports had to close temporarily after the eruption of Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
Again the Lewotobi Laki-Laki eats ash and smoke. Air traffic to the tropical island of Bali is paralyzed again.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations, cancelled flights to and from Bali
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancellations, including to and from the resort island of Bali.
Bali tourists stranded as volcano eruption forces dozens of flight cancellations; here’s what we know
Bali airport cancelled dozens of flights due to a volcanic eruption nearby, leaving tourists stranded. Major airlines paused operations, with around 30 cancellations reported. The volcanic activity continues to be monitored as ash clouds disrupt travel plans.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancellations
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancellations, including to and from the resort island of Bali.
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