Indonesia Volcano Eruption: Schools Shift Online, Offices Largely Remain Open in Ash Hit Jakarta The recent eruption of Anak Krakatau has cast a thick veil of uncertainty over Jakarta, as citizens struggle to balance work, school, and personal safety.
While schools have shifted to online learning, private sector offices largely remain open, forcing residents like Yacintha Maria to don makeshift protection against the abrasive volcanic ash.
The contrast is striking: on one hand, students and teachers are adjusting to a new normal of remote learning; on the other, office workers continue to commute with greater caution.