This morning’s eruption of Mount Agung — which sent grey smoke and steam thousands of meters into the air for the second time this week — has triggered flight cancellations that have left thousands of tourists stranded, officials said today.
Agung spewed smoke as high as 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) above its summit, disrupting at least 28 flights departing and arriving at the resort island, a spokesman of Bali’s airport said.
Following Tuesday’s relatively low-level eruption, some international insurers said they would not cover related delays or cancellations tied to the volcanic activity.