Volcanic Eruption Clouds Indonesian Skies: Flights Grounded

Flights to the picturesque island of Bali were either cancelled or delayed as Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted. The eruption led to the closure of Maumere airport and forced Indonesia's volcanology agency to elevate the alert level to its maximum.

International flights, including those from India, Singapore, and Australia, were severely disrupted. Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary Scoot cancelled flights, while JetStar anticipated further delays. Efforts to clear the ash cloud suggest skies may clear by nightfall.

Authorities evacuated residents from villages close to the volcano as ash blanketed streets. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported. Indonesia's position on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it prone to such seismic activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)