On August 8, Mount Etna experienced a significant eruptive event, resulting in intense lava fountains and a substantial ash plume affecting eastern Sicily. The ash drifted southeast, leading to reports of ashfall in Ragalna and Adrano. In response, authorities elevated the aviation alert to red and temporarily halted incoming flights at Catania Bellini Airport. Two flights from Malta were impacted: a KM Malta Airlines flight was cancelled, and a Ryanair flight was rerouted to Palermo. Departures remained unaffected. Travelers are encouraged to verify their flight details prior to arriving at the airport.
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