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    "headline": "Krakatau volcano eruption disrupts flights and schools in Indonesia",
    "summary": "The Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted on September 6, sending an ash plume 50,000 feet high and causing the suspension of flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from 5:30 am to 9:30 am. Over 200 flights were affected, and schools in the area were closed as authorities monitored the situation.",
    "articleBody": "The Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted early on September 6, sending an ash plume soaring 50,000 feet into the sky. This eruption led to the suspension of flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from 5:30 am to 9:30 am, affecting over 200 flights and prompting school closures.\n\nThe eruption caused significant disruption to air travel, with Soekarno-Hatta International Airport temporarily halting operations for four hours. Several AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta were canceled or rescheduled due to the volcanic ash affecting flight paths. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm while increasing vigilance amid the situation.\n\nThe ash plume's height and the volcanic activity have necessitated operational adjustments for selected flights to ensure safety. The eruption was first reported at 3:53 am, and the airport suspension began at 5:30 am, lasting until 9:30 am.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nकौशांबी की शालिनी कुशवाहा को राष्ट्रीय शिक्षक पुरस्कार 2026\nमाछरा में कंपोजिट विद्यालय में शिक्षक दिवस उत्साह से मनाया गया\nIndia Defeats Indonesia 14-0 in AHF Junior Asia Cup Opener",
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    "published_at": "2026-09-06T03:49:53+00:00",
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            "answer": "The eruption was first reported at 3:53 am on September 6."
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            "answer": "Several AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta were canceled or rescheduled due to volcanic ash."
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            "answer": "Authorities urged the public to remain calm and increased vigilance."
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