Philippine authorities evacuate 87,000 people after Mount Kanlaon erupts

About 87,000 people are being evacuated from towns near Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines after a significant volcanic eruption. The eruption produced a large ash plume and hot gas streams, prompting authorities to raise the alert level. The eruption did not cause immediate casualties, but ash fell over a wide area, affecting visibility and health. Several flights were canceled or diverted due to the ash cloud, and schools were closed in vulnerable areas. Evacuation efforts are focused on towns near the volcano's slopes, with many people moving to evacuation centers. Authorities are preparing supplies and implementing safety measures as they monitor the volcano for potential further eruptions.