‘Moving at 100-120km/h’: Ethiopian volcanic ash drifts towards India, flights disrupted — 10 points

Volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption has disrupted airline operations across India, prompting DGCA advisories. The ash plume, carrying dangerous particles, entered Gujarat and moved eastward, forcing airlines like IndiGo and Akasa Air to cancel or divert flights. Airports are on alert for contamination, impacting flights to the Middle East and Europe.