According to the news of the Philippine News Agency (PNA), in the statement made by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, it was reported that the active Kanlaon Volcano erupted.
In the statement, it was noted that the volcano erupted for 6 minutes and created smoke reaching a height of 5 thousand meters.
In the statement, it was announced that the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was increased from 1 to 2, and it was pointed out that more eruptions may occur in the volcano in the future.
In the statement, it was stated that the incident was being followed closely and the people of the region were called to be vigilant against any developments.
EVACUATION INSTRUCTION HAS BEEN GIVEN
Authorities advised local people, especially those with respiratory diseases, to wear masks. Mayor of Canlaon city in Negros Oriental province, Jose Chubasco Cardenas, stated in his statement that he ordered the evacuation of people living in 4 areas affected by the explosion.
Cardenas stated that they mobilized all resources to ensure the safety of the public after the volcano eruption, and in this context, they also requested help from neighboring regions and cities. (AA)
