African Volcano Ash Cloud Reaches India

A long-dormant volcano called Hayli Gubbi in Ethiopia erupted on Sunday, sending a high-altitude ash cloud more than 10 km up into the atmosphere. The plume has drifted across parts of north-western India - including Rajasthan, Gujarat, the Delhi region and Punjab - and has prompted airlines to cancel or divert flights as a precaution. The India Meteorological Department says the ash is unlikely to greatly worsen ground-level air quality, though it may cause hazy skies and short-term changes in pollution levels.

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