Ash and smoke emitting from the volcano Mount Raung seen from the village of Sumber Arum, East Java province, Indonesia on July 4, 2015 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. - Reuters
DENPASAR, Indonesia, July 10, 2015 (AFP) - Ash drifting from an Indonesian volcano has forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights and closed the airport on the tourist island of Bali, an official said Friday, stranding thousands of holidaymakers.
Four other airports, including the international airport on neighbouring Lombok island, were also shut late Thursday as Mount Raung in East Java province spewed clouds of ash, transport ministry spokesman J.A. Barata told AFP.
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