Tag: lahar
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Albay’s Camalig Town Keeps Close Watch on Rivers Amid Persistent Heavy Rain
In response to the ongoing heavy rainfall caused by a shear line, the local government of Camalig in Albay is vigilantly monitoring its river systems for potential flooding and lahar threats. Tim Florece, the town’s information officer, shared in a phone interview that while river levels are currently normal, they are nearing alert levels in…
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PAGASA Alerts Public to Flooding and Lahar Risks from Kanlaon Volcano Amid Tropical Depression Querubin
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning about the potential for flooding and lahar flows from Kanlaon Volcano, as Tropical Depression Querubin is expected to degrade into a remnant low within the next day. According to PAGASA’s weather specialist Veronica Torres, the remnants of Querubin will be dangerously close…
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Alert Level Raised for Kanlaon Volcano Amid Lahar Threat
MANILA – The alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was escalated to 3, indicating significant magmatic unrest, prompting a warning from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) about potential lahar flows. This alert was issued on Monday, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance. Phivolcs Deputy Director Mylene Villegas highlighted the risk of lahar during…
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