The Lewotobi-Laki-Laki volcano on Flores continues to erupt for the second consecutive day. The dawn eruption on Tuesday sent a column of lava and ash approximately 4 km high, confirmed the National Volcanology Agency.
The highest danger level, four, is maintained. Ten villages remain in the ashfall zone; 50,000 masks have been distributed, and no new evacuations have been announced.
Komodo Airport (Labuan Bajo). The evening notice to crews about the airport closure from 6:00 PM on July 7 to 7:00 AM on July 8 has been extended: the morning paper 'ash' test again showed a positive result. A final decision on flight resumption is expected after a retest. Passengers are asked to stay in contact with their airlines.
El Tari Airport (Kupang) is experiencing a cascade of cancellations: by 1:00 PM local time, Wings Air has canceled eight regional flights to Flores and Lembata. The administration warns that further adjustments depend on the wind and the results of ash plume monitoring.
Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali) is operating without restrictions, although the effects of Monday's mass cancellations remain: 24 flights (Jetstar, Virgin Australia, AirAsia, Qantas, Air Busan) have been removed from the schedule, and several others are delayed. There is a 24-hour information desk in both terminals to assist with refunds and transfers. Currently, the ash cloud is moving westward, and no new cancellations have been announced, but dispatchers continue to monitor the volcanic ash forecast.
Meteorologists note that with the current wind conditions, Bali remains outside the direct impact zone. Tourists are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, keep masks handy, and follow updates from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. If wind conditions change, additional flight delays or an expansion of the ashfall zone may occur.
Sources: apnews.com, en.antaranews.com
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