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Lewotobi Volcano Eruption Disrupts Flights in Bali

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On the evening of August 1st and the night of August 2nd, there were two strong eruptions at the Lewotobi-Laki-Laki volcano (Flores Island). At 8:48 PM and 1:05 AM Central Indonesian Time, ash columns rose first to 10 km, then to 18 km.

The Indonesian Center for Volcanology declared the highest, fourth level of danger. Residents and tourists are advised to keep at least 6 km away from the crater (7 km in the southwest-northeast sector) and be mindful of the risk of mudflows after heavy rains.

Flights to Bali Take Off Again as Mount Lewotobi Settles

For the first time since the pandemic, thousands of tourists have faced flight cancellations to and from Bali. This time, it happened due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi on the island of Flores.

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Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport felt the effects of the nighttime ash emission from Lewotobi-Laki-Laki almost immediately: according to the morning report from the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), 24 flights had to be adjusted — some were canceled, and others were postponed pending clarification of the situation.

Flights to Bali Resume After Flores Volcano Eruption

Despite the recent eruption of the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores Island, flights to Bali have normalized. According to Ngurah Rai Airport, departures and arrivals are operating as usual.

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By noon on August 2nd, six domestic departures were delayed: three Batik Air flights to Labuan Bajo, one Wings Air flight to Tambolaka, and two Lion Air flights to Kupang. Another AirAsia plane to Labuan Bajo was on 'standby.' International routes remained on schedule without disruptions.

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According to the airport's general manager Ahmad Syauqi Shahab, the runway is clear, but services continue to monitor the air for ash around the clock. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight before traveling: if the wind changes the direction of the ash plume, new delays are possible.

Sources: en.antaranews.com, suarasurabaya.net

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