Ethiopia’s Volcanic Ash Cloud Enters India: Is Delhi's Already ‘Very Poor’ Air at Risk?

Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia Creates Flight Delays in India

The volcanic eruption sent into the atmosphere an ash cloud, which gusts of wind blew eastward toward the Indian subcontinent. Multiple flights in India were delayed or rerouted as a precaution, according to India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation.

When Will Volcanic Ash Leave Delhi, Other Parts Of India? What Weather Body Said

The volcanic ash is eight to 15 kilometres above sea level and is travelling with wind speeds of 150 km/h - leaving no impact on the already 'very poor' air quality in Delhi.

Ethiopia’s volcanic ash cloud enters India: Is Delhi's already ‘very poor’ air at risk?

A volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano is expected to enter parts of western India on Monday evening, moving across several northern states, meteorologists said. Early signs of the plume were spotted near Jamnagar in Gujarat around 5.30 pm. The authorities will monitor its progress towards Delhi and Jaipur. Will it impact Delhi AQI? The ash cloud is travelling at 100-120 km/h at altitudes of 15,000 to 45,000 feet and contains v…