Urgent Update: Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption – Live Location, Impact on Flights & Weather Today!
In a dramatic turn of events, the long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on November 23, 2025, for the first time in over 12,000 years, sending a substantial ash cloud across the Red Sea and impacting flight operations in India and across parts of West Asia. This significant geological event disrupted air travel, with an IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi being diverted to Ahmedabad due to volcanic ash. The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely, and arrangements were made for a return service to Kannur.
The eruption, which occurred early Sunday morning, has coated nearby villages in ash, causing local residents to express surprise, as there had been no previous record of such activity. The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program corroborated this, noting that Hayli Gubbi had shown no sign of activity in the Holocene epoch. Satellite imagery analyzed by the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center revealed ash plumes rising as high as 14 kilometers, drifting westward toward neighboring regions.
As the ash cloud made its way toward India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a safety advisory for airlines in response to the unfolding situation. Carriers were instructed to avoid flight routes affected by volcanic ash, adjust their operational plans and fuel loads, and to report any aircraft anomalies linked to ash encounters immediately. Moreover, airport operators were directed to conduct thorough inspections of runways and taxiways to ensure safety amid the ash fallout.
The consequences of this eruption are being felt beyond Ethiopian borders, affecting air travel routes over Yemen, Oman, India, and parts of Pakistan. Other airlines, including Akasa Air and KLM, also canceled or rerouted flights as the ash cloud expanded. As of Monday night, the ash had reached Indian airspace, prompting swift regulatory responses.
The situation remains fluid, with developments regarding the ash cloud expected to unfold further. According to forecasts, the ash is projected to move toward China, with expectations that it will clear Indian airspace by 7:30 PM tonight.
As the world monitors this unprecedented volcanic eruption, the broader implications for air travel and safety are at the forefront of discussions among aviation authorities and travelers alike. Updates from aviation agencies and the local government continue to emerge, shedding light on the ongoing impact and necessary precautions following this geological phenomenon.
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Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/live-ethiopia-hayli-gubbi-volcano-eruption-updates-flights-diverted-dgca-advisory-10384147/
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Publish Date: 2025-11-25 11:34:00
