Manila Bulletin
LPA in Mindanao raises risk of lahar flow in Negros Island, OCD warns
162 barangays in 13 municipalities in Negros Occidental are at high risk of lahar flows from Kanlaon Volcano due to an approaching low pressure area (LPA).
Approximately 644,487 residents in these areas are at risk, based on the 2020 census.
The OCD is preparing for the worst-case scenario, which includes potential for another violent eruption with widespread ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and lava flows.
Emergency plans are being developed for rapid evacuations, temporary shelters, and distribution of essential supplies.
Vulnerable areas in Negros Occidental include Bago City, La Carlota City, Pontevedra, Pulupandan, San Enrique, Valladolid, Binalbagan, Himamaylan City, Hinigaran, Isabela, La Castellana, and Moises Padilla.
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DOH Regional Director Dr. Razel Nikka Hao warned of the severe dangers posed by potential lahar flows from Mt. Kanlaon, which could affect over 644,000 residents in 13 cities and municipalities on Negros Island.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents within a six-kilometer danger zone around Kanlaon Volcano due to heightened activity and the threat of lahar flows.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Western Visayas is considering extending the permanent danger zone around Kanlaon Volcano from six to 10 kilometers due to a low pressure area (LPA) that may cause lahar flow.
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The Kanlaon Volcano emitted 7,198 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on Sunday, December 22, according to PHIVOLCS.
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Negros Occidental was placed under a state of calamity on Friday, December 13, following the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on December 9.
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