Mount Kanlaon reports two ash emissions and 31 volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours

Mount Kanlaon in the Visayas has shown increased volcanic activity, recording two ash emissions and 31 earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The ash plumes reached heights of 100 meters and lasted between 11 to 39 minutes. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has maintained Alert Level 3, indicating that a magmatic eruption has started. Evacuations are ongoing within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano. As of now, 9,403 people have been evacuated from five cities and towns in Negros Occidental due to the volcano's activity. PHIVOLCS has warned of potential hazards, including explosive eruptions and ashfall.