NEW DELHI: The Directorate Common of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Monday issued an advisory directing airways to keep away from altitudes and areas affected by volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption, which occurred on Sunday. In accordance with the advisory, airports have additionally been requested to examine runways for ash contamination and droop operations if crucial. Officers mentioned flight disruptions are possible because the state of affairs evolves, reported ANI.Ash plumes from the Hayli Gubbi volcano are anticipated to maneuver eastward in the direction of Delhi and Jaipur beginning Monday night, with early actions projected close to Jamnagar round 5.30pm. Airways and aviation authorities are monitoring potential affect on flight paths, and a few providers have already been affected. IndiGo’s Kannur–Abu Dhabi flight (6E 1433) diverted to Ahmedabad on Monday to keep away from the plume zone, whereas one other Indian provider’s plane that landed in Abu Dhabi underwent detailed engine checks earlier than its return leg.“We all know the areas impacted by ash plumes and are taking detours to keep away from flying there,” a senior official of an Indian provider advised TOI. In an announcement on X, Akasa Air famous, “We’re carefully monitoring the volcanic exercise in Ethiopia and its potential affect on flight operations… passenger security and well-being is our utmost precedence.”The plume is drifting past Oman and Yemen, with depth anticipated to scale back because it travels over land and sea. Nonetheless, Delhi and Jaipur airspace stay areas of concern as authorities observe the ash cloud’s motion.