Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01pm on 24 Nov 2025,Monday India Global
An IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi (6E 1433) was diverted to Ahmedabad and subsequently cancelled due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano, dormant for nearly 12,000 years. Passengers received refreshments, with alternate flights arranged to return them to Kannur. The DGCA issued comprehensive safety advisories requiring airlines to avoid affected altitudes, monitor ash movement via satellite imagery, conduct mandatory engine inspections, and implement fuel adjustments for rerouting. Airports must inspect runways for ashfall before resuming operations. Pilots are instructed to report any ash encounters immediately. The advisory includes continuous monitoring of NOTAMs, ASHTAMs, and meteorological data until conditions normalize, with strict compliance mandated.
