Philippine towns evacuate 87,000 residents after Mount Kanlaon erupts
About 87,000 people are being evacuated from towns near Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines after a powerful eruption. The volcano released ash and hot gas, prompting authorities to raise the alert level, indicating more eruptions may occur. Volcanic ash affected areas over 200 kilometers away, including Antique province. Six domestic flights and one international flight were canceled due to the eruption. Schools have been closed, and a nighttime curfew is in place in vulnerable areas. Evacuation efforts are focused on La Castellana, where nearly 47,000 people are in a danger zone. Disaster-response teams are setting up evacuation centers and gathering supplies as the holiday season approaches.