Mount Kanlaon erupts in the Philippines prompting evacuation of over 87000 people

More than 87,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the Philippines after Mount Kanlaon erupted, releasing ash and hot gas. Authorities are concerned about the risk of further eruptions and have set up evacuation centers. Visibility is poor due to ash, leading to the cancellation of several flights. Schools are closed, and a nighttime curfew is in place in vulnerable areas. The government is monitoring air quality for potential contamination hazards. The alert level for Mount Kanlaon has been raised, indicating a possible magmatic eruption. The volcano, one of the country’s most active, last erupted in June, prompting evacuations then as well.