Mexico's National Disaster Prevention Center reported on Wednesday that the Popocatépetl volcano, which is situated just 50 miles from Mexico City, erupted 13 times in the past day. Authorities have urged the public to avoid climbing the volcano due to the debris shooting out of its crater. The volcanic ash from Popocatépetl led to disruptions in flights out of Mexico City's largest airport on Tuesday, forcing the airport to cancel at least 22 flights due to safety concerns.

Additionally, the eruption caused another airport closer to the volcano to temporarily suspend operations. In Puebla, near the volcano, airport operations were halted on Wednesday as a precaution against the gas and fumes emitted by Popocatépetl. Airport staff worked diligently to clean up the ash that descended in the area.

Mexico City's Benito Juárez international airport expressed concern about flight safety due to the volcanic ash. It warned that operations could potentially be suspended and shared information about cancellations and delays affecting several flights. The airport underlined that safety is its top priority and is closely monitoring the flight conditions as the situation develops.

The Popocatépetl volcano has a long history of eruptions, with the last major one occurring over a thousand years ago. While the recent activity has caused disruptions and safety concerns, experts have noted that the volcano's regular eruptions are not new or unexpected. The impact of volcanic ash on aviation includes reduced visibility and potential damage to aircraft structures, emphasizing the need for caution during this period of increased volcanic activity.