Bali airport may stay closed for more than 24 hrs, volcanic eruption risk high
27 Nov 2017 3:45 PM IST
Ngurah Rai is Bali's main international gateway and a hub for tourists travelling to Indonesian islands further east.
At least 5,000 foreign and 15,000-20,000 domestic tourists pass through the airport each day, according to Pastika. (Photo: AP)
Denpasar: Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika said the closure of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport could last longer than 24 hours amid an eruption of Mount Agung.
Read: Indonesia: High alert over Mt Agung volcano, 59,000 tourists stuck
"We don't know how long it will be closed for," Pastika told reporters, referring to the Bali airport. "Sure, it's been closed for 24 hours until tomorrow, but that doesn't rule out the possibility the (closure) could be extended," he said.
(Photo: AP)
At least 5,000 foreign and 15,000-20,000 domestic tourists pass through the airport each day, according to Pastika.
Ngurah Rai is Bali's main international gateway and a hub for tourists travelling to Indonesian islands further east.
( Source : reuters )
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