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Philippines - Volcanic activity, update ( NDRRMC, PHIVOLCS) (ECHO Daily Flash of 12 December 2024)

  • According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, in the past 24 hours, Kanlaon volcano, Negros Island, central Philippines recorded two volcanic earthquakes and a sulfur dioxide flux of more than 7,000 tonnes.
  • The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports almost 18,000 displaced people, 15,334 evacuated in 27 evacuation centres, and 40,489 affected people across Western and Central Visayas regions.
  • National authorities are providing help and assistance for those affected. The alert level stands at 3 (magmatic unrest). All local government units are advised to evacuate the 6 km radius from the summit of the volcano and must be prepared for additional evacuation if activity warrants.