Anak Krakatau eruption - live: Mass flight cancellations over volcano ash cloud

Anak Krakatau eruption - live: Mass flight cancellations over volcano ash cloud Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, sending a cloud of ash 50,000ft into the sky and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the country's main airport All flights at Indonesia's main international airport have been cancelled after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending a cloud of volcanic ash 50,000ft (15km) into the sky. The eruption has forced the cancellation of all flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, near the capital Jakarta, and disrupted other domestic airports, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island in Indonesia's Sunda Strait, had shown signs of activity since Friday before erupting for 30 seconds at 3.53am local time on Sunday. The airport's closure has affected 516 flight movements, with 202 in Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport alone, affecting about 22,800 passengers. The airport has been ordered to remain closed until at least 5.30pm local time. Key Events Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early on Sunday, forcing the cancellation of all flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. The disruption of flight operations has impacted more than 22,000 passengers, the transport ministry said in a statement, adding that 209 flights were affected, particularly to and from Singapore. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, had shown signs of activity since Friday before erupting for 30 seconds at 3.53am local time.