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        "id": 1962742,
        "msgid": "volcanic-ash-exposure-in-jakarta-remains-light-bpbd-1788673856",
        "date": "2026-09-06 11:59:40",
        "title": "Volcanic ash exposure in Jakarta remains light: BPBD",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has reported that volcanic ash exposure in the capital remains low despite ash clusters spreading across Jakarta, Banten, and West Java. Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant, wear medical masks, and follow official government instructions as monitoring of Anak Krakatau continues.",
        "content": "<p>The agency based its assessment on BMKG monitoring that detected\nvolcanic ash spreading across Jakarta, Banten and West Java.<\/p>\n<p>BPBD Jakarta Chief Marulitua Sijabat urged residents to remain calm,\nstay vigilant and follow official government information as authorities\nmonitor the volcano\u2019s activity.<\/p>\n<p>Volcanic ash differs from ordinary dust because its fine particles\ncan irritate the respiratory tract, eyes and skin, particularly among\nvulnerable people, he said.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should wear medical masks outdoors because standard cloth\nmasks do not provide optimal protection against fine volcanic ash\nparticles, BPBD advised.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should keep doors, windows and ventilation openings closed.\nThey should also turn off fans or air conditioners that draw outside air\nindoors when ash affects local air quality.<\/p>\n<p>People should limit outdoor activities, particularly infants,\nchildren, older adults, pregnant women and those with asthma, lung or\nheart disease.<\/p>\n<p>If ash accumulates around homes, residents should wet it before\ncleaning. Sweeping dry ash can send fine particles back into the air,\nincreasing the risk of inhalation.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should cover food and water containers. Food or water\ncontaminated by volcanic ash should not be consumed, BPBD said.<\/p>\n<p>People experiencing severe shortness of breath, chest pain,\npersistent coughing or worsening eye irritation should seek immediate\nmedical attention at a healthcare facility.<\/p>\n<p>Jakarta residents can call the Jakarta Siaga emergency service at 112\nto report emergencies within the capital, BPBD said.<\/p>\n<p>The Geological Agency\u2019s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation\nCenter, or PVMBG, said Anak Krakatau remains at Level III, or Alert\n(Siaga), its current status.<\/p>\n<p>Anak Krakatau has remained at Level III since July 2. Strombolian\neruptions have continued, while a continuous eruption was reported on\nSept.\u00a05, according to the Geological Agency.<\/p>\n<p>BMKG said on Sunday that satellite analysis identified two volcanic\nash clusters extending across Banten, Jakarta, West Java and Bengkulu,\nprompting intensified 24-hour monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>The Jakarta provincial government continues coordinating with\nrelevant agencies to monitor developments and maintain preparedness\nwhile urging residents to rely on official information.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Jakarta tightens air monitoring amid Anak Krakatau ash\nspread<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Anak Krakatau ash affects most of Tangerang, agency\nsays<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Cindy Frishanti Octavia<\/p>",
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