Phivolcs warns of lahar flows from Kanlaon Volcano due to Typhoon Tino rains

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned of potential lahar flows from Kanlaon Volcano due to heavy rainfall from Typhoon Tino.

Kanlaon Volcano is currently under Alert Level 2, indicating moderate volcanic unrest, following a minor explosive eruption on October 24th.

Phivolcs stated that prolonged and heavy rainfall could erode volcanic materials, forming channel-confined post-eruption lahars and sediment-laden streamflows.

These flows are particularly expected along the Tamburong/Ibid Creek, Baji-Baji Falls, and Talaptapan Creek on the southern and western slopes.

Communities along and downstream of these channels are advised to prepare for possible evacuations and avoid traversing affected streams.

Typhoon Tino is forecast to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday, with Negros Island expected to experience torrential rains until Wednesday noon.