Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations, including to and from the resort island of Bali.

Bali airport cancelled dozens of flights due to a volcanic eruption nearby, leaving tourists stranded. Major airlines paused operations, with around 30 cancellations reported. The volcanic activity continues to be monitored as ash clouds disrupt travel plans.

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Several flights to the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled or delayed and the airport in Maumere in East Nusa Tenggara province was closed due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki,