Volcanic eruption: Neapolitan surgeon: 'Locked in a hotel with two little girls'

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Jakarta – Four airports closed following an eruption in Indonesia. Among the Italians stranded in Jakarta are a Neapolitan plastic surgeon, his family, and a colleague from Milan. Indonesian authorities have decided to ground flights due to the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano. Thousands of passengers have been affected by the disruption.

Among them is Neapolitan plastic surgeon Adriano Santorelli, who is stranded in Jakarta with his family after the volcano eruption. "We can't go out because of the ash from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, and we don't know when we'll be able to leave," said the surgeon, who was due to return to Naples on Sunday after attending a medical conference in Jakarta.

Flights blocked at four airports, 250,000 people unable to leave Jakarta

The volcano erupted, halting all flights in the area due to potential problems with airplane engines caused by the ash, leaving 250 people stranded. I'm here with my family, my wife Assunta Albero, and our two daughters, aged 7 and 9, Nadia and Antonia, and we're stuck in a hotel near Jakarta airport. We were supposed to return to Naples, but as of today, we don't know when we'll be able to fly again.

The doctor complains about the conditions they're forced to remain confined inside the hotel: "We can't be outside because of the danger posed by the ash from the eruption, especially for children. We've equipped ourselves with masks, however, and so we're back to the Covid era, a bit, except we're not at home but in a hotel room."

Adriano Santorelli: "We're stuck in our rooms, we're in contact with the embassy, but we don't know when the airport will reopen."

Santorelli is in contact with the Italian Embassy in Jakarta, but laments the lack of information on the timing of his return to Italy. "I called the embassy, and they were very kind. They made sure we had the means to support ourselves, which fortunately we do.

"I obviously booked the hotel, we don't have any problems like that," he emphasizes. Santorelli emphasizes that "there's also another Italian doctor who was supposed to return to Milan, he's in the same situation as us, that is, being stranded and having no news. Because right now we don't know if the airport will reopen, and living through this situation with a family, with little girls, is kind of the biggest challenge."

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Anak Krakatoa volcano eruption and grounded flights

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the current situation in Indonesia and the grounded flights.

Which airports were closed due to the eruption?

Four airports were closed, including those in Jakarta.

What is the reason for the flight ban?

The blockade is due to the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano and the risks associated with volcanic ash.

What are the stranded passengers doing?

Passengers, including families and professionals, are in contact with authorities and trying to obtain flight information.

Are there safety measures for passengers?

Yes, passengers are advised to stay inside and wear masks to protect themselves from the ash.

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