Volcanic ash: DGCA issues advisory, Civil Aviation Ministry says flight ops across India remain smooth

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) hasissued an advisory toallairlines and airports after volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption drifted across parts of the Middle East, affecting routes that pass through the Muscat Flight Information Region.

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Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years, prompting India to issue aviation alerts as ash clouds drifted across several northern states. Major carriers, including IndiGo and Akasa Air, adjusted their operations in response to the shifting plume as the impact on airspace became clearer.