flight disruptions
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Over Delhi: Impact on Aviation and Air Quality Explained
Nov 25, 2025 01:04 pm CST
A high-altitude volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has reached Delhi, disrupting flight operations across India. The plume, traveling at speeds up to 120 km/hour, contains sulphur dioxide and fine ash particles but remains at 25,000-45,000 feet, minimizing impact on Delhi's ground-level air quality. Aviation authorities have issued warnings, leading to flight adjustments rather than complete shutdowns as the cloud moves eastward toward China.
Historic Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Clouds to India: Global Impact of Hayli Gubbi After 12,000 Years of Dormancy
Nov 25, 2025 12:12 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted on Sunday after nearly 12,000 years of dormancy, sending massive ash plumes across multiple countries. High-speed winds carried volcanic ash to India, affecting Delhi's already compromised air quality and causing significant flight disruptions. Aviation authorities issued warnings while airlines including Air India and IndiGo implemented emergency measures to ensure passenger safety as the sulfur dioxide-rich ash clouds continued their eastward journey toward China.
Senate Advances Bill to End 40-Day Government Shutdown: Healthcare Subsidies Remain Uncertain
Nov 10, 2025 01:09 pm CST
The US Senate has taken its first step toward ending the 40-day government shutdown with a 60-40 procedural vote. Moderate Democrats broke the impasse by agreeing to advance funding legislation without guaranteed healthcare subsidy extensions, causing division within their party. The deal would reinstate fired federal workers, provide back pay, and schedule a December vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, though flight disruptions and food assistance delays continue nationwide.
GPS Spoofing Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport
Nov 07, 2025 12:49 pm CST
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced unprecedented disruptions due to GPS spoofing incidents, forcing multiple flight diversions and causing severe air traffic congestion. This first-known case at India's busiest airport highlights a concerning expansion of navigation interference from conflict zones into civilian airspace, creating challenges for aircraft relying on GPS-based guidance during a critical runway upgrade period.
15 Flights Diverted at Delhi Airport Due to Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Conditions
Oct 07, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Heavy rainfall in Delhi has caused significant disruption to air travel with 15 flights diverted to nearby cities. The Delhi Airport authorities issued advisories about affected flight operations while ongoing precipitation caused traffic congestion and waterlogging across the city. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses and consider using Delhi Metro for airport transportation.