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Visayas troops on high alert as Mt. Kanlaon erupts
The Visayas Command (VISCOM) has placed its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Teams on high alert following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
VISCOM Commander Lieutenant General Fernando M. Reyeg stated that HADR Teams, particularly those on Negros Island, are prepared to provide immediate assistance to affected communities.
The eruption, which occurred at 3:03 PM, produced a volcanic plume reaching 4,000 meters and pyroclastic density currents flowing down the volcano's southeastern slopes.
Ashfall was reported in several areas in Negros Occidental.
Military units in Negros Island are coordinating closely with local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (DRRMCs) to mitigate risks.
Reyeg emphasized the importance of synchronized disaster response efforts and urged the public to stay vigilant and follow advisories.
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