Kanlaon Eruption and Regional Disaster Risks

Kanlaon produced a moderately explosive eruption with a reported 5–6 km ash plume drifting north/northeast, elevated sulfur dioxide, volcanic earthquakes, and ashfall, rumbling, and sulfur odor in Negros Occidental villages. Alert Level 2 remains in effect; PHP 665 million in national aid is planned for communities affected by Typhoon Tino and Kanlaon’s unrest, but allocations and timing are unspecified.