Bali volcano eruption cancels dozens of international flights

Ngurah Rai International Airport was closed for hours after Mount Agung erupted, sending ash and smoke into the air

Dozens of international flights have been canceled or delayed due to a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Bali.

The eruption began on Monday, Nov. 27, and has continued to spew ash and smoke into the air, creating a hazardous situation for aircraft.

Ngurah Rai International Airport, the main airport on Bali, was closed for several hours on Monday and Tuesday as a result of the eruption. The airport has since reopened, but many flights have been canceled or delayed.

The eruption has also caused disruptions to other airports in Indonesia, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Several flights to and from Jakarta have been canceled or delayed.

The Indonesian government has issued a red alert for the area around Mount Agung, and residents have been advised to evacuate. The eruption has also caused widespread damage to crops and infrastructure in the area.

Mount Agung is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, and it has erupted several times in the past. The last major eruption of Mount Agung was in 1963, when it killed more than 1,000 people.