Bali`s Ngurah Rai Airport Unaffected by Mount Agung Activities

TEMPO.CO, Denpasar - Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali remains unaffected by the volcanic activities of Mount Agung, an official said.

"Until now flights to and from the Ngurah Rai International Airport are still normal," airport management spokesman Arie Ahsanurrohim said on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Arie said he continued to establish intensive communications with relevant agencies to monitor the latest conditions after the danger status of Mt. Agung was raised to the highest level to level three.

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However, the Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport management spokesman said he had prepared anticipation if the airspace was not safe, especially concerning the handling of prospective passengers and aircraft.

In the meantime, National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho informed the press on Friday that Bali remained safe for tourists, despite the alert status being declared for Mount Agung.

"Until now, Bali is still safe for tourist visits except the area within the radius around Mount Agung where any activity has been banned by the PVMBG," he said.

Several foreign embassies have contacted the BNPB command post to seek information on the condition of Mount Agung and the necessary precautionary arrangements in place. 

ANTARA