Mount Etna erupts in Sicily as 'red alert' issued and Catania Airport flights stopped

Mount Etna in Sicily erupted on Monday morning, triggering a red alert due to intense emissions of volcanic ash. The eruption caused significant chaos, forcing Catania Airport to suspend all flights until 4pm. Consequently, arriving flights are being diverted away from the airport to ensure safety. The situation remains critical as authorities manage the impact of the volcanic activity on local aviation and transport infrastructure within the region during this period of heightened volcanic unrest.