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Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Moves Across India: Impact on Flights and Air Travel Safety
Nov 25, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years of dormancy, sending ash clouds across India that will drift toward China by evening. While not affecting Delhi's air quality, the high-altitude ash has disrupted 19 international flights, prompting aviation authorities to issue safety advisories. Airlines including Air India and IndiGo have implemented precautionary measures as they navigate this rare atmospheric phenomenon.
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.