Mount Kanlaon’s Eruption Inflicts P33.5 Million in Agricultural Damage

The recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon on December 9 has led to significant agricultural losses amounting to PHP33.5 million in Western Visayas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The eruption impacted a total of 298.05 hectares of crops, with 34.54 hectares deemed irrecoverable and 263.51 hectares suffering partial damage but with potential for recovery. The disaster has affected approximately 830 farmers and fisherfolk in the region. Additionally, the NDRRMC reported that 12,043 families, comprising 46,259 individuals across 26 villages in Western and Central Visayas, have been impacted. Currently, 4,420 families or 14,441 people are receiving assistance in 34 evacuation centers, while another 2,192 families or 6,977 individuals are being supported outside these facilities.