Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Ethiopia Volcano Eruption Impacts India
A volcano in Ethiopia called Hayli Gubbi erupted after being asleep for 12,000 years.
The ash from the eruption traveled to India, causing problems for airplanes and making the air quality in Delhi even worse.
Delhi's air quality was already bad, but the volcanic ash made it harder to breathe.
The government tried to fix the problem by making rain artificially, but it didn't work very well.
Scientists and officials are working to understand and fix these problems.
The eruption shows how connected our world is and how important it is to be prepared for natural events.
Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on November 23, 2025, after 12,000 years of dormancy, sending ash plumes towards India.
Volcanic ash disrupted flights in India, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issuing advisories for safety.
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'Very Poor' category with an AQI of 384 on November 28, 2025, with some areas experiencing 'Severe' conditions.
The government attempted cloud-seeding experiments to induce artificial rain to combat pollution, but these efforts were largely unsuccessful.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) but intensified actions under Stage I and II to prevent further deterioration in air quality.
- Who
- People in Delhi and aviation authorities
- What
- Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's eruption affecting air quality and flights in India
- When
- November 23, 2025 (eruption), November 28, 2025 (Delhi AQI reported)
- Where
- Ethiopia (eruption), Delhi (ash impact)
- Why
- Volcanic ash drifted to India, exacerbating existing air pollution
- Hayli Gubbi Volcano
- Dormant for 12,000 years, erupted on November 23, 2025
- Volcanic Ash Impact
- Disrupted flights, grounded or rerouted aircraft
- Delhi AQI
- 384 (Very Poor) on November 28, 2025
- Severe AQI Areas
- Ashok Nagar (417), Bawana (413), Jahangirpuri (420)
- Government Response
- Cloud-seeding experiments to induce artificial rain
- GRAP Status
- Stage III restrictions lifted, Stage I & II actions intensified
Sources
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Ash in the Air
