Kanlaon Volcano remains on alert level 2, more than 2,000 people evacuated

While residents have evacuated from Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, some people remain within the 4-kilometre permanent danger zone around the volcano.

A handout photo made available by the Office of Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (OMKNP) shows villagers wading through lahar from the eruption of Mount Kanlaon volcano at a village in the town of La Castellana, Negros island, Philippines, 05 June 2024. Credit: MOUNT KANLAON NATURAL PARK HANDOUT/EPA/AAP Image

Key Points

• The areas affected have seen ash like color in the water along the river and falls in La Castellana, Negros Occidental and Canlaon City, Negros Oriental.
• State of Calamity has been declared in La Castellana and Canlaon City
• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) have advised residents in nearby rivers to remain alert and evacuate if the need arises.

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