# disaster

Ferry Carrying 243 Loses Contact in Java Sea, Search Underway

Search teams are looking for a ferry carrying 243 people after it lost contact while sailing from Surabaya to South Kalimantan.
News Sep 13, 2026 | 12:17 pm

Shoestring Budget Hinders Indonesia’s War vs Disasters

High maintenance costs and a shoestring budget have made Indonesia’s fight against disasters more challenging, according to analysts.
News Sep 11, 2026 | 8:46 am

Rescuers Ready to Enter Anak Krakatau Danger Zone in Search for Eight Missing

Indonesian rescuers are expanding the search for five journalists and three boat crew members missing near Mount Anak Krakatau.
News Sep 10, 2026 | 6:14 pm

Sunda Strait Holds Unreleased Tectonic Strain, Indonesian Geologist Says

The Sunda Strait remains a priority megathrust risk zone, but scientists cannot predict when a major earthquake could occur.
News Sep 10, 2026 | 5:48 pm

BMKG Says Ash From Anak Krakatau, Lewotolo Has Cleared

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau and Lewotolo is no longer detected, but plumes from Dukono and Ibu remain at 7,000 feet.
News Sep 10, 2026 | 5:28 pm

Thermal Drones Scan Krakatau Waters for Five Journalists, Three Boat Crew

Thermal drones joined an expanding search for five journalists and three boat crew missing near Anak Krakatau since Sept. 7.
News Sep 10, 2026 | 10:15 am

Anak Krakatau Fears Still Haunt Hotel Industry

Airport closures can lead travelers to cancel trips, cut vacations short, or be forced to extend their stays.
Business Sep 9, 2026 | 1:04 pm

Volcano Eruption Cancels 14,000 Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims’ Trips

These Indonesian pilgrims were supposed to travel to Saudi Arabia between September 5 (Friday) and September 7 (Monday).
News Sep 8, 2026 | 3:52 pm

Indonesia’s Disaster Resilience Is Key to Economic Competitiveness: Kadin Institute

Kadin urges Indonesia to strengthen economic resilience as Anak Krakatau and karhutla disrupt transport and threaten business continuity.
Business Sep 8, 2026 | 2:27 pm

Indonesia to Revoke Mask Hoarders’ Permits Amid Volcanic Ash

Mask prices have increased after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread to the capital Jakarta.
News Sep 8, 2026 | 2:14 pm

Domestic Flights Still Canceled Despite Soekarno-Hatta Reopening

Indonesia's main international airport was closed for two days since Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau was detected.
News Sep 8, 2026 | 11:57 am

Anak Krakatau: Foreigners Get Emergency Stay Permits, No Overstay Fees

Indonesia is allowing foreigners to get emergency stay permits and waiving overstay fees following Anak Krakatau-related travel disruptions.
News Sep 8, 2026 | 9:49 am

Soekarno-Hatta Airport Reopens After Volcanic Ash Closure

Soekarno-Hatta Airport has finally reopened after two days of volcanic ash-related closure.
News Sep 8, 2026 | 8:13 am

Japan’s Fire Aid Helicopters to Arrive in Indonesia This Week

Japan will send three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Indonesia's fire aid.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 6:06 pm

Ex-Italian Carrier Garibaldi to Fight Indonesian Forest Fires

The Defense Ministry has said the Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi will arrive in Jakarta on September 19.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 3:32 pm

Indonesia Has 735 Hectares of Peatland Fires Still Burning, BNPB Says

About 735 hectares of peatland remain on fire in six Indonesian provinces, with authorities warning that fires can reignite underground.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 2:11 pm

Anak Krakatau Ash: Soekarno-Hatta Airport Stays Shut Until 6 P.M.

Eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau has sent volcanic ash to Banten where the Soekarno-Hatta Airport is located.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 10:46 am

Free Meals Suspended for Schools Affected by Anak Krakatau

Indonesia has suspended the free meal rollout at schools affected by the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 10:07 am

Anak Krakatau Eruption: Careful What You Share on Social Media

The government is also urging people to be mindful of what they share on social media following Mount Anak Krakatau's eruptions.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 9:02 am