MANILA, Philippines–Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island in the Philippines erupted early on Tuesday, April 8.
This marks the third eruption of the volcano since June 2024. The eruption caused the skies to darken over nearby areas such as La Carlota City.
Local officials reported observing ashfall and pyroclastic density currents near the volcano, which contributed to the alarming situation.
Mayor Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, described the eruption as ‘scary’ due to these developments.
Authorities advised precautionary measures, including potential evacuations for communities within the identified danger zones around the volcano.
The government pledged assistance to residents affected by the eruption to ensure safety and provide necessary aid.
Kanlaon Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, and its recent activity has prompted increased vigilance among local and national disaster response teams.
