Ethiopia Volcano Eruption LIVE Updates: Several Flights Cancelled As Volcanic Ash Detected Over North India

Ethiopia Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption Live Updates: The sudden and explosive eruption of Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano on 23 November 2025 has triggered a chain of global consequences, from

local disruptions in the Afar region to widespread aviation turmoil across Asia. After lying silent for nearly 10,000 to 12,000 years, the shield volcano roared back to life, propelling a towering ash plume 14–15 kilometres into the atmosphere. While nearby villages experienced heavy ash fallout that affected livestock and daily livelihoods, authorities have confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.

What began as a regional geological event quickly evolved into an international aviation challenge. The ash cloud drifted eastward across the Red Sea, sweeping over Yemen and Oman before being carried by strong jet streams towards northern India and Pakistan. With ash known to damage aircraft engines and compromise visibility, Indian aviation authorities issued urgent advisories, prompting airlines to reroute, delay, or cancel flights along vulnerable air corridors.

By Monday evening, major carriers such as IndiGo and Akasa Air had suspended several West Asia-bound services, while others remained on heightened alert as ash from the Hauli Gubbi eruption continued its high-altitude journey. With plume speeds estimated at 100–120 km/h, experts are closely monitoring its trajectory for both air quality implications and flight safety.