“Ethiopia's sleeping giant Hayli Gubbi awakens after 12,000 years — now its ash nears Indian skies.”

 A massive volcanic ash cloud from East Africa has entered Indian airspace after travelling thousands of kilometres. Satellite images show it passing over Gujarat and Rajasthan and slowly drifting towards Delhi. The cloud was created when Hayli Gubbi, the ancient Ethiopia volcano known as the "monster of Ethiopia," erupted again after nearly 12,000 years, sending ash, sulphur dioxide and fine particles almost 14 km high into the sky.

Aviation officials are on alert, with some airlines adjusting routes and the DGCA issuing an emergency advisory. People are concerned about breathing safety, especially with Delhi’s already poor air quality, but the IMD says the ash is currently at a very high altitude of around 14–15 km. This means it will not fall to the ground or immediately impact air quality. However, experts note that heavier particles may slowly settle over time, adding sulphur dioxide to the upper atmosphere.

Authorities advise people to stay calm and follow updates. Unless ash is actually seen falling from the sky, the air at ground level remains safe. Monitoring will continue as the Hayli Gubbi ash cloud moves across northern India.