A colossal ash plume soaring 18 km (11 miles) into the sky from an erupting Indonesian volcano forced the cancellation of dozens of Bali flights on Monday, authorities said.

At least 24 flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled on Monday after an eruption of the Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano belched volcanic ash 11 miles into the sky, officials said. Wimbledon Day 7: Sabalenka stands tall, Norrie survives to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

The eruption on Flores island forced at least 24 flights to be cancelled at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali’s main gateway . Volcano Eruption: Is Bali airspace still open? . Bali airport updates,