### [2026-09-8](/feed/2026/09/8/index.md)

##### Indonesia
# Indonesia reopens its airport in Jakarta and four others after previously being closed due to ashes from Anak Krakatoa. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/8/indonesia-airports-reopen-after-volcanic-ash-disrupts-thousands-of-flights)

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