(UPDATED, DEC. 25, 6 :40 a.m.) Here are the latest updates on the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in the island of Negros in the Visayas.
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Relocate Kanlaon evacuees along lahar paths, LGUs told
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS. Kanlaon Volcano emits a dark plume about 1.2 kilometers high on Monday (Dec. 23, 2024). The Task Force Kanlaon has called for immediate mandatory evacuations within the six-kilometer extended danger zone. (Screengrab from video courtesy of Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office)
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday directed local government units (LGUs) to relocate displaced individuals staying in evacuation centers along lahar paths.
This, after OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno convened an emergency preparedness meeting to address the threats posed by Mt. Kanlaon.
Bago City employees bring Christmas cheers to Kanlaon evacuees
BACOLOD CITY – Opting to cancel the employees’ Christmas gathering this year, the City of Bago in Negros Occidental instead brought the celebration to the evacuation centers of residents affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
Through the “Adopt an Evacuation Center” initiative with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Western Visayas, four groups of employees sponsored the parties and gift-giving activities in the evacuation centers on Monday.
Task Force Kanlaon calls for mandatory evacuations
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS. Kanlaon Volcano emits a dark plume about 1.2 kilometers high on Monday (Dec. 23, 2024). The Task Force Kanlaon has called for immediate mandatory evacuations within the six-kilometer extended danger zone. (Screengrab from video courtesy of Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office)
MANILA, Philippines – The Task Force Kanlaon has called for immediate mandatory evacuations within the six-kilometer extended danger zone after the Kanlaon Volcano emitted a dark plume about 1.2 kilometers high on Monday.
During the emergency meeting, the task force also urged the local government units (LGUs) and disaster officials to prepare for possible escalation to Alert Level 4.
Office of Civil Defense Western Visayas director and Task Force Kanlaon chair Raul Fernandez led the Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Cell (RIACC) to address the escalating volcanic activity at Mount Kanlaon.
Kanlaon spews ash anew, Phivolcs notes increase in emission
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Residents and local governments near Mount Kanlaon are once again reminded to be vigilant of their surroundings as the volcano spewed ash anew on Monday, December 23.
In an advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday confirmed that Kanlaon emitted a dark-colored ash from its summit at 11:45 a.m.
It had a height of roughly 1.2 kilometers, and Phivolcs added that ashfall is expected in communities of Negros Occidental.
Particularly, in areas northwest to west of Kanlaon.
Kanlaon evacuees: Negros appeals for help
DECEPTIVELY CALM Mt. Kanlaon looks deceptively calm in this aerial photo of the volcano’s summit taken on Thursday morning. But state volcanologists say another explosive eruption similar
to what happened on Monday, Dec. 9, can still happen. —PHOTO COURTESY OF TASK FORCE KANLAON
BACOLOD CITY— An appeal for assistance for the at least 33,806 individuals, who now have to be sheltered as the volcano continues to be restive, has been made by local leaders in areas affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island.
The province’s resources would not be enough to cater to the needs of evacuees as well as for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, said Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, in an interview on Thursday.
11.7K families so far affected by Kanlaon eruption
The recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island has so far affected 11,791 families, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday.
In its latest situation report, the disaster response body said the figure is equivalent to 40,489 persons in 25 barangays in Western Visayas and Central Visayas.
KANLAON UPDATE:
Kanlaon volcano: DENR warns of intense sulfur dioxide emissions
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a warning about intense sulfur dioxide emissions from Kanlaon Volcano in Negros, which have now reached Panay Island.
In a statement on Wednesday, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga said satellite imagery from the Korean Space Agency, analyzed by the Manila Observatory, confirmed significant sulfur dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere.
Kanlaon calms down but evacuation continues
NO WINTER WONDERLAND Ashfall from the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday has blanketed much of Negros Occidental province, like here at Guintubdan Spring in Barangay Araal, La Carlota City. Photo taken on Dec. 10. —La Carlota City Water District photo
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — At least 11,564 residents from two cities and four towns who left their homes to stay in Negros Occidental shelters because of Monday’s Mt. Kanlaon eruption may be forced to stay until Christmas.
This despite the volcano being observed to have calmed down.
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said even if the volcano appeared to have calmed down on Tuesday, the evacuees might not be able to return home to ensure their safety.
Kanlaon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 11 December 2024 12:00 AM
Kanlaon victims: NegOcc dioceses seek prayers, donations for them
PRAYERS. Explosive eruption is seen at Mt. Kanlaon in this Monday (Dec. 9, 2024) photo. The Dioceses of Kabankalan and San Carlos, both in Negros Occidental, on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2024) asked the faithful for both prayers and donations for those affected by the eruption. (Photo courtesy of Viscom PIO via PNA)
MANILA, Philippines – The Dioceses of Kabankalan and San Carlos, both in Negros Occidental, have asked the faithful for both prayers and donations for those affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
In separate social media posts, both dioceses said among the immediate needs of the affected families are food, water, basic hygiene kit, sleeping mats, and face masks.
Residents suffer skin irritation after Mt. Kanlaon eruption
Mount Kanlaon, which straddles the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, made an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024. | Photo from Moises Padilla DRRMO / Facebook
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Some residents in Bago City, Negros Occidental, are now experiencing itchiness on their skin and throat following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
Bago City is among the areas affected by the eruption due to the ashfall that covered the locality.
The ash has been described as wet and containing small stones.
Kanlaon eruption poses potential health risks – DOH
Mt. Kanlaon as seen from Pontevedra, Negros Occidental (Photo courtesy of Grace Supe)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned residents living near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island against respiratory illnesses and potential health risks that could affect persons following the ashfall.
The DOH said volcanic ash could irritate the respiratory tract, especially for individuals with pre-existing conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Central Visayas spared from Kanlaon eruption
Mount Kanlaon, which straddles the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, made an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024. | Photo from Moises Padilla DRRMO / Facebook
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas, where Cebu is located, is safe from any effects of the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense in the region (OCD-7) said.
After consulting with the state weather bureau, the explosive eruption of Kanlaon has no direct impact in the region, said Joel Erastain, OCD-7 director.
“So far westward yung wind so hindi po – wala pong direct affect,” said Erastain in a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Kanlaon made an explosive eruption around 3 p.m. last Monday, Dec. 9, emitting a gray-colored plume with a height of up to four kilometers.
GUINTUBDAN SPRING SA LA CARLOTA, NEG. OC NAPUNO SA ABO
Ashfall after Kanlaon’s eruption affects 26 areas
At least 26 areas in Negros island were affected by ashfall following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last Monday, December 9.
In its latest report, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), said that ash fall was reported in a wide area west of the volcano.
Ashfall after Kanlaon’s eruption affects 26 areas
KANLAON AREA: Urgent evacuation of 87,000 residents underway
MANILA, Philippines – Following the explosive eruption of Mount Kanlaon Monday afternoon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced that an urgent evacuation operation is underway for approximately 87,000 residents in the surrounding areas.
In line with this, Defense Secretary and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) chairperson Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has activated the Inter-agency Coordinating Cell (IACC) to coordinate response efforts, emphasizing the necessity for in-person duty from member agencies at the NDRRM Operations Center starting Dec. 10.
KANLAON VOLCANO: Summary of 24 hours of observation
Alert Level: 3
Status Alert Level: High activity
Eruption: 1 explosion (3 minutes and 55 seconds long)
Activity: 1 Pyroclastic Density Currents (approximately 2 to 3.4 kilometers displacement from the crater)
Volcanic Earthquake: 20 volcanic earthquakes
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 1669 tonnes/day (09 December 2024 before eruption)
Plume (Steaming): 4000 meters high eruption column; Strong evaporation; falling west and south-southwest
Ground Deformation: Volcanic swelling
Source: Phivolcs
VIDEO: Kanlaon Volcano 2024 Eruption Press Briefing
Alert level update from Phivolcs
KANLAON’S PLUME SEEN FROM TOLEDO
The 3-kilometer plume that followed after Mt. Kanlaon’s explosive eruption on Monday, Dec. 9 is seen from Toledo City, Cebu.
Video: Kanlaon eruption
Mt. Kanlaon erupts
Mt. Kanlaon, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the eruption began at 3:03 p.m. and resulted in a three-kilometer high plume, with pyroclastic density currents descending from the slopes.
Phivolcs has also elevated the Alert Level from Level 2 to Level 3, meaning Kanlaon is also experiencing magmatic eruption.
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