Biak-na-Bato highway impassable due to Kanlaon Volcano mud flow

A section of Biak-na-Bato highway in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, remains impassable due to mud flow exacerbated by heavy rains and volcanic ash from Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday, May 24.

Equipment from the public works department and provincial government are working to clear a 100-150 meter stretch affected by the mudflow.

The Office of Civil Defense Western Visayas advises commuters to use alternative routes while cleanup efforts proceed, emphasizing heightened vigilance for further flooding or lahar flows.

Residents near waterways and low-lying areas are urged to remain alert as Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to magmatic unrest.

Photos shared by netizens show delivery trucks struggling with the heavy mudflow, highlighting the need for caution among travelers.