Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Disrupts Indian Flights
A volcano in Ethiopia called Hayli Gubbi erupted, sending a big cloud of ash into the sky.
This ash is moving towards India and is causing problems for airplanes.
The government and airlines are watching the situation very closely.
Some flights have been cancelled or delayed, and the ash is also making the air quality in Delhi and other parts of India worse.
The ash is expected to move away from India by the evening.
The ash can make it hard for people to breathe, especially for children, older adults, and people with health problems.
The government is making sure that all the airplanes are safe and that people are informed about the changes in flight schedules.
Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption is affecting flight operations in India.
The Civil Aviation Ministry and other agencies are closely monitoring the situation, with some flights cancelled or delayed.
Ash clouds are expected to move away from India by 7:30 PM on Tuesday.
Affected regions in India include Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
The volcanic ash is also degrading air quality in Delhi, raising health concerns, especially for respiratory issues.
- Who
- Civil Aviation Ministry, Air Traffic Control, IMD, Air India, Health Experts
- What
- Volcanic ash from Ethiopia affecting flight operations and air quality in India
- When
- Since 23 November, with expected clearance by 7:30 PM on Tuesday
- Where
- India, particularly Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra
- Why
- Ash plumes from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia are impacting flight operations and air quality
- Volcanic Eruption Date
- 23 November
- Affected Regions in India
- Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra
- Ash Cloud Movement
- Drifting towards China
- Expected Clearance Time
- 7:30 PM on Tuesday
- Airlines Affected
- Air India
- Flights Cancelled by Air India
- 13
- Volcanic Ash Altitude
- 10-15 km
- Ash Cloud Speed
- 100-120 km/h
Sources
'No Cause For Concern': Civil Aviation Ministry On Ethiopian Volcanic Ash
Volcanic eruptions disrupting air travel are not new
‘No cause for concern’: Aviation Ministry monitors Ethiopia ash, reroutes flights
Delhi's Air Quality May Worsen Further Due To Volcanic Ash Drift From Ethiopia
Volcanic ash clouds unlikely to touch India; flight services hit
Volcanic Ash Cloud: Flight Ops Affected; No Impact on Weather, Air Quality