Ethiopia Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption: Impact on Indian Flight Services

The ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia are moving eastwards, and it is likely to reach China in the evening. Though the ash clouds affected flight operations in India, the civil aviation ministry maintained that there is no cause for concern and it is closely monitoring the situation. In a statement, the Union ministry said that flight operations are continuing smoothly across the country, and only a few flights have been cancelled or rerouted owing to the situation. “Following the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia and the eastward movement of the ash cloud, MoCA—along with ATC, IMD, airlines and international aviation agencies—is ensuring seamless coordination,” the civil aviation ministry said.