Phivolcs reports reduced activity at Mt. Kanlaon but maintains Alert Level 2

On Monday, June 10, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a further decrease in volcanic activity at Mount Kanlaon.

The volcano recorded only one volcanic earthquake from midnight on Wednesday to Thursday morning and emitted 2,792 metric tons of sulfur dioxide over the past 24 hours, both figures lower than previous measurements.

Despite this reduction, Phivolcs maintains Alert Level 2 for Mt. Kanlaon due to ongoing 'increased unrest', warning that entry into the volcano's 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone and flying any aircraft close to the volcano are prohibited.

Local officials reported significant agricultural losses and water contamination in Negros Island following the eruption and subsequent lahar flows.

As of June 7, damage to crops amounted to P9.99 million, with high-value commercial crops accounting for P8.5 million of the losses.

Farmlands in Canlaon City, known as the 'vegetable basket of the Visayas,' were also affected by the eruption.