The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, dormant for thousands of years, erupted on Sunday morning, sending a massive ash column thousands of feet into the atmosphere. The volcanic ash plume has traveled across the Red Sea, affecting Oman, Yemen, and reaching as far as Delhi, India. This unprecedented event has caused significant disruptions to air travel, with numerous international and domestic flights being canceled, delayed, or rerouted. India’s aviation regulator has issued advisories urging airlines to avoid affected areas. The ash cloud, which reached altitudes between 8.5km and 15km, poses a risk to aircraft engines, airfields, and visibility, though experts believe it is unlikely to impact Delhi’s already poor air quality. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the ash cloud will continue moving towards China, with Delhi’s skies expected to clear by Tuesday evening. The eruption has drawn comparisons to the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland, which caused widespread air travel chaos across Europe. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with airlines and airports advising passengers to check flight statuses before traveling.