Popocatépetl eruption blankets Jiutepec with ash, authorities issue health warnings

On August 7, 2026, the Popocatépetl volcano erupted, generating a dense ash column that rose about 3.5 km above the crater. The plume moved west‑southwest over the State of Mexico before turning south‑southeast, depositing ash in Jiutepec and several municipalities of Morelos and Puebla.

Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) kept the volcano’s alert at Yellow Phase 2, stating there was no immediate danger to the public. It advised residents to protect their respiratory health by staying indoors, using masks, closing windows, avoiding outdoor activities, and not approaching the volcano, reminding them to respect the 12‑km exclusion zone.