Nearly 22 flights were cancelled as the Popocatepetl volcano continued spewing ash in Mexico City on Tuesday (Feb 27). Mexico City International Airport said that 22 domestic and international flights have been cancelled by the airlines amid instructions for safety checks after ashes were encountered by other planes while flying towards the capital city.

Popocatepetl volcano spews ash, nearly two dozen Mexico City flights cancelled

Aerial footage from drones captured the heightened activity of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, as it emitted a dense plume of ash and gas.

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano: Volcanic gas emission triggers yellow alert for residents

Mexico's Popocatepetl, affectionately referred to as "El Popo", has recently intensified its fiery activity. It is one of the country's most active volcanoes. As reported by news agency Reuters, a timelapse video showed ashes and smoke erupting from the volcano on Thursday (May 25).

Mexico: 'El Popo' volcano spews plumes of smoke high into sky

Authorities in Mexico raised alarm for the Popocatepetl volcano, on Sunday, one step below the red alert, after it belched out smoke, ash and molten rock into the sky.

Mexico raises warning alarm for Popocatepetl volcano as it spews smoke, ash and molten rock

Mexico's mighty Popocatepetly volcano erupted on Wednesday (March 06), sending a plume of gas and ash 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) into the sky, according to Mexico's disaster prevention agency.

Mexico's Popocatepetly volcano erupts with massive ash plume

Mexico's Popocatepetl erupts with massive ash plume

Mexico's mighty Popocatepetl volcano lights up the night sky