AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVolcano Disruption: Mount Anak Krakatau’s ash keeps wreaking havoc on travel, with Indonesia reporting 2,961 flights affected and about 341,000 passengers stranded as airport closures extend into Monday night. Aviation Response: Soekarno-Hatta delays hit 624 flights, while the government readies 10 airports for 24-hour operations and diversions to restore schedules. Public Health Alert: Banten has put all health facilities on high alert for ash-related respiratory, eye and skin risks, with 24-hour emergency services activated. Education Fallout: West Java temporarily suspends the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme for schools shifting to remote learning due to ash exposure. Immigration Relief: Emergency stay permits and overstay fee waivers are being issued for foreigners stranded by the cancellations. Infrastructure Finance: Indonesia confirms it has internal funds to cover Whoosh high-speed rail debt obligations after a planned mid-September ownership transfer. Climate Watch: El Niño is confirmed as “very strong,” raising concerns for extreme weather and impacts across the region.
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