Unexpected Encounter: Volcanic Ash in Delhi’s Skies

The sight of volcanic ash drifting over Delhi originating from an eruption thousands of kilometers away in Ethiopia feels almost surreal. Such events are not part of India’s daily weather vocabulary. Flights were grounded or rerouted, passengers sought updates, and aviation authorities were on high alert due to a long-dormant volcano waking up on the Horn of Africa. This serves as a reminder of how connected our world is and how vulnerable our systems remain when facing forces beyond human control. Volcanic ash is more than just dust; it poses a severe danger to aircraft engines and sensors, invisible on radar.