DGCA Issues Urgent Advisory as Volcanic Ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Eruption Moves Toward India

A DGCA official stated that India is closely monitoring the situation and will issue additional instructions as more data becomes available. If the ash cloud enters Indian airspace as predicted, air travel on Monday evening and Tuesday may be affected. Passengers have been asked to check their flight status and remain prepared for possible schedule changes. The Hayli Gubbi volcano’s eruption on Sunday produced a high-altitude ash plume large enough to trigger international flight advisories. The plume spread rapidly across the region, reaching Oman and moving toward the Arabian Sea. India’s warning follows global aviation protocols for volcanic activity that could impact commercial flights.