Kanlaon Volcano: Over 16,000 evacuated from danger zone

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for families within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone around Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island.

As of Monday, December 16, 2024, 11,035 residents were evacuated from Bago City, La Carlota City, and La Castellana in Negros Occidental, marking 100% completion on that side.

In Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, 5,229 out of 6,092 individuals in the danger zone were evacuated by Monday afternoon.

Task Force Kanlaon, chaired by OCD Western Visayas Director Raul Fernandez, issued the directive due to increased volcanic activity and the potential for a violent eruption.

The task force has implemented a comprehensive evacuation strategy to protect residents from potential hazards.

Expected rains could wash down ash and other debris, and a muddy stream flow was reported in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Sunday.

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