Ethiopian volcano eruption
Ethiopian Volcano Ash Cloud Drifts Toward India: Airlines Issue Safety Advisories and Monitor Flight Operations
Nov 25, 2025 07:30 am CST
Following the eruption of Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano, major Indian airlines have implemented safety protocols as ash clouds drift toward western India. IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air are closely monitoring the situation, while the Toulouse VAAC tracks the large ash plume moving toward northern India. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as airlines prioritize safety measures during this rare volcanic event affecting international airspace.
Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Causes Flight Cancellations as Ash Cloud Moves Across Northern India
Nov 25, 2025 02:57 am CST
A significant volcanic eruption in Ethiopia's Afar region has created an ash cloud that is now moving over northern India, resulting in multiple flight cancellations and prompting the DGCA to issue safety advisories to airlines and airports. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, erupting for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, has caused disruptions for carriers including Akasa Air, IndiGo, and KLM as officials monitor the situation closely to ensure passenger safety.
Ancient Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 10,000 Years: Massive Ash Cloud Impacts Regional Communities
Nov 25, 2025 12:30 am CST
A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted after approximately 10,000 years of inactivity, sending massive ash clouds across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. While no human casualties were reported, the Hayli Gubbi volcano's eruption has covered nearby villages in ash, threatening livestock food sources and stranding tourists in the Danakil desert area. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation as communities cope with this unexpected natural disaster.