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Several Yemeni regions are experiencing unusual atmospheric disturbances as widespread volcanic ash has blanketed the sky in recent hours, prompting authorities to issue repeated warnings to residents.
A source at the Meteorological Authority confirmed that the current ash plume—originating from the eruption of the Hayli Gobi volcano in Ethiopia—is expected to dissipate within the next 24 hours, noting that its effects have begun to gradually diminish as the volcanic mass drifts farther from Yemen’s airspace.
In a press statement, the source urged citizens to take necessary precautions, including staying indoors as much as possible, limiting outdoor activities to essential needs, and tightly closing windows and doors to prevent ash particles from entering.
He added that residents should use damp cloths to seal openings, wear masks—preferably N95—when going outside, use protective eyewear, avoid driving during periods of heavy ash for safety reasons, and wash their faces and hands and clean their clothes immediately upon returning home.
Ethiopia recently witnessed a major volcanic eruption from Mount Hayli Gobi, located within the Erta Ale mountain range in the remote Danakil region, about 15 kilometers southeast of the Erta Ale volcano known for its continuous activity.
The eruption produced a massive ash column rising to an altitude between 10 and 15 kilometers, with its plume spreading over parts of the southwestern Arabian Peninsula.
Satellite data also showed significant emissions of sulfur dioxide from the eruption site, while detailed information remains limited due to the difficulty of accessing the area and its sparse population—making satellite imagery the primary source of monitoring.
It is noteworthy that no known eruptions of the Hayli Gobi volcano have been recorded for thousands of years, suggesting that this activity may be part of a long geological cycle whose details remain unclear due to the lack of records and the difficulty of conducting studies in one of the world’s harshest environments.
