Mount Anak Krakatau eruption: S’poreans in Indonesia urged to stay safe, minimise outdoor activities

Mount Krakatau spewing smoke and volcanic ash during an eruption on Sept 6.

Published Sep 07, 2026, 03:15 PM

Updated Sep 07, 2026, 03:15 PM

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta has urged its citizens in Indonesia to prioritise their safety, minimise outdoor activities and stay indoors where possible, after a volcanic eruption grounded hundreds of flights and blanketed parts of the country with ash .

Singaporeans are also advised to monitor local news and official Indonesian government sources for the latest developments, and follow the advice of the local authorities, said the embassy.

Mount Anak Krakatau, about 850km south-south-east of Singapore , began erupting late on Sept 4.

In a Facebook post on Sept 7, the embassy said that the eruption has resulted in volcanic ash affecting parts of Indonesia and disruptions to flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which is Jakarta’s main airport, and other affected airports.

It added: “The situation remains fluid, and further disruptions to flight operations may occur.”

Volcanic ash was detected at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport early on Sept 6, prompting its closure.

The disruption to flights has grown considerably since Sept 6.

Indonesian Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said that about 2,300 flights and 263,000 passengers had been affected as at 9am on Sept 7, compared with about 1,700 flights and 170,000 passengers the previous day.

As at 2pm on Sept 7, seven Indonesian airports, including Soekarno-Hatta airport, is due to remain closed until at least 6pm local time (7pm Singapore time).

For those whose travel plans have been affected, the embassy advised them to contact their airline directly for the latest information on the flight status, including any cancellations, delays, and available alternative arrangements.

Flight operations may change at short notice depending on prevailing conditions, the embassy added.

Those who are affected should contact their travel insurance provider to understand their coverage and options for assistance or claims arising from travel disruptions, it said.

In addition, people should also eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg

The embassy said Singaporeans are advised to continue monitoring updates from the Indonesian authorities, including the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, and make appropriate arrangements with their airlines and travel providers.

Singaporeans who require consular assistance may contact the embassy in Jakarta on +62 21 5091 5400 (24-hour hotline) or +62 21 520 1469. For general enquiries, people can send an e-mail to singemb_jkt@mfa.gov.sg

The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Medan can be reached on +62 21 8050 1500 (office hours) or +62 811 6170 339 (after office hours for emergencies only).

Singaporeans can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office in Singapore on +65 6379 8800 or +65 6379 8855 (24-hour hotline).

Daniel Lai is a journalist at the ST Now team, covering breaking news and international affairs.

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9月6日，喀拉喀托火山喷发，喷出浓烟和火山灰。

发布于 2026 年 9 月 7 日下午 3:15

更新于2026年9月7日下午3:15

新加坡——新加坡驻雅加达大使馆敦促在印尼的公民将自身安全放在首位，尽量减少户外活动，并尽可能待在室内。此前，火山爆发导致数百架航班停飞，火山灰覆盖了该国部分地区。

大使馆建议新加坡公民密切关注当地新闻和印尼官方政府渠道，了解最新动态，并听从当地政府的建议。

位于新加坡东南偏南约 850 公里的喀拉喀托之子火山于 9 月 4 日晚开始喷发。

9 月 7 日，大使馆在 Facebook 上发帖称，火山喷发导致火山灰影响了印度尼西亚部分地区，并导致雅加达主要机场苏加诺-哈达国际机场和其他受影响机场的航班运营中断。

声明还补充道：“目前情况仍不稳定，航班运营可能进一步中断。”

9月6日清晨，雅加达苏加诺-哈达机场检测到火山灰，导致机场关闭。

自9月6日以来，航班中断情况已大幅加剧。

印尼交通部长杜迪·普瓦甘迪表示，截至9月7日上午9点，约有2300个航班和26.3万名乘客受到影响，而前一天受影响的航班约为1700个，乘客约为17万人。

截至9月7日下午2点，包括苏加诺-哈达机场在内的七个印尼机场预计将至少关闭至当地时间下午6点（新加坡时间晚上7点）。

对于旅行计划受到影响的人，大使馆建议他们直接联系航空公司，了解航班状态的最新信息，包括任何取消、延误和可用的替代安排。

大使馆补充说，航班运营可能会根据实际情况在短时间内发生变化。

声明称，受影响的人应联系他们的旅行保险公司，了解他们的保险范围以及因旅行中断而产生的援助或索赔选项。

此外，民众还应在新加坡外交部网站 https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg 进行电子登记。

大使馆表示，建议新加坡公民继续关注印尼当局（包括火山学和地质灾害减灾中心）发布的最新消息，并与航空公司和旅行服务商做出适当安排。

需要领事协助的新加坡公民可致电+62 21 5091 5400（24小时热线）或+62 21 520 1469联系新加坡驻雅加达大使馆。如有一般性咨询，请发送电子邮件至singemb_jkt@mfa.gov.sg。

新加坡共和国驻棉兰总领事馆的联系电话为 +62 21 8050 1500（办公时间）或 +62 811 6170 339（非办公时间，仅限紧急情况）。

新加坡公民可致电 +65 6379 8800 或 +65 6379 8855（24 小时热线）联系新加坡外交部值班办公室。

Daniel Lai 是 ST Now 团队的记者，负责报道突发新闻和国际事务。

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