Taal Volcano under alert level 3

PHILVOCS is monitoring Taal Volcano's activity and may increase alert level if abnormal volcanic activity continues

PHIVOLCS has declared the entire Taal Volcano island a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). The island & nearby barangays of Agoncillo & Laurel are off-limits Source: AAP Image/Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology - Department of Science and Technology via AP

highlights

• Current volcanic activity is not as dangerous as the 2020 eruption
• The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is organizing the evacuation of residents in nearby towns of Laurel and Agoncillo in Batangas
• Around 3,000 families are expected to be evacuated

The next two weeks will be crucial, if activity decreases it can possibly be down graded to alert level two.

 

 

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