Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Causes Disruption and Flight Cancellations

Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after the weekend eruption. The event left a path of destruction in nearby villages, with ash covering the district of Afdera in the Afar region, causing coughing among residents and posing challenges for livestock. Flight cancellations ensued as ash plumes disrupted high-altitude flight paths. The meteorological department anticipated the ash clouds to clear by Tuesday, with airlines like Air India and Akasa Air canceling dozens of flights over the affected areas to ensure passenger safety.