West Java Enforces Remote Learning Today Following Eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau
The West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov Jabar) has implemented distance learning (PJJ), or online schooling, for schools affected by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.
“PJJ is being enforced with the aim of protecting students and members of school communities,” said West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi in Bandung on Monday, 7 September 2026.
The emergency measure is set out in a Circular Letter from the Governor of West Java issued on Sunday, 6 September 2026, as a form of preparedness and health protection for the public, particularly in areas exposed to volcanic material.
He instructed school heads to immediately halt face-to-face activities and all outdoor activities if air quality deteriorates. The provincial government is preparing posts and evacuation sites in anticipation of the impact of volcanic ash dispersal.
Pemprov Jabar has also activated preparedness at community health centres, hospitals, health posts and healthcare service facilities in response to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
“I have instructed the Health Office to ensure the availability of health workers, ambulances, oxygen, pulse oximeters, medicines, masks/respirators and personal protective equipment (PPE) at health facilities,” said Dedi Mulyadi.
Pemprov Jabar has also instructed the Health Office to carry out daily surveillance of cases of respiratory problems, eye irritation, skin conditions, injuries and other health impacts, and to report these through the applicable mechanisms.
Extra protection will be directed at vulnerable groups, such as infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with disabilities, outdoor workers and those suffering from chronic illnesses.
The Environment Office has been tasked with monitoring PM2.5 and PM10 air quality parameters together with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), as well as providing regular updates on air conditions.
The handling of ash on roads and public facilities has also been regulated by Pemprov Jabar, which requires the use of methods that prevent micro-material from becoming airborne again, such as spraying with water. As long as volcanic ash is detected in West Java, the provincial government will step up efforts to maintain traffic safety.
“I have ordered all regional agency heads and relevant parties to increase preparedness, convey information based on official sources, and promptly report increases in health cases, service disruptions, logistical constraints and support needs to the leadership or handling posts,” he explained.