Ash from Ethiopian volcano reaches India, disrupts flights and worsens Delhi air
Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on November 23 for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, shooting a massive ash cloud high into the sky.
That ash has now drifted all the way to northern India, prompting concerns over possible flight disruptions and making Delhi's already-bad air even worse.
Why does this matter?
The volcanic ash has prompted concerns over possible flight disruptions and safety alerts across major Indian air routes—so if you're traveling, check your status.
In Delhi and nearby states, there is concern that pollution levels may worsen, which is tough news for anyone already dealing with smog.
The good part? Meteorologists say the ash should clear out by tonight as it moves toward China.
Quick eruption recap
The eruption sent two separate ash clouds up to 18-20km (59,000-65,000 feet) high for the larger cloud, and 3-5km for the smaller cloud.
Strong winds carried one of them thousands of kilometers eastward over Yemen and Oman before it finally reached India—a rare reminder that what happens far away can still land right on our doorstep.