Volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s massive eruption is drifting towards northwest India, including Delhi, raising concerns over flight safety and prompting aviation authorities to issue urgent advisories.
The eruption, which released a large ash plume into the upper atmosphere, is being closely tracked by global satellite systems. According to meteorological experts, the plume is moving across the Arabian Peninsula and is expected to reach parts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana within hours.
Indian aviation authorities have initiated precautionary measures. The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has issued an urgent alert to airlines, advising them to modify routes, avoid affected altitudes, and activate volcanic-ash safety protocols.
Several international and domestic flights have already been diverted or delayed as a precaution, with airlines stating that safety remains the priority. Meteorologists noted that the ash cloud is at a high altitude, so it is unlikely to affect ground-level air quality significantly, but flight operations remain at high risk.
The event has also drawn global scientific attention, as volcanic ash can severely affect aircraft engines, visibility, and navigation systems. Authorities continue to monitor the situation hour
by hour.
