Flight cancellations occurred in South Sumatra due to a volcanic eruption on September 1, 2026.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1

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What happened

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South Sumatra Jakarta

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Volcanic activity caused flight cancellations involving Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta on September 1, 2026. All 1 developments

The entities involved

South Sumatra
province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra
- Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.Fri 10:58
- Palembang is the capital city of South Sumatra.Fri 06:16
Jakarta
capital and largest city of Indonesia
- Kanye West is touring Indonesia for his first Southeast Asian stop, having previously performed in Arnhem and Almaty.Sun 10:36
- Fed raised interest rates causing global market decline across multiple Asian hubs including Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Jakarta.Sat 09:39

Related events

Citilink flight was diverted from Jakarta to Batam due to haze caused by fires.Oct 9

Coverage

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