MANILA, Philippines – Inilikas ang nasa 87,000 residente sa mga lugar na nakapaligid sa Bulkang Kanlaon, matapos itong sumabog nitong Lunes ng hapon, Disyembre 9, sinabi ng Office of Civil Defense.
Inilagay ang mga evacuation center sa 11 barangay sa Negros Occidental. Ito ay ang mga sumusunod:
Barangay Lag-asan, Bago City, Negros Occidental
Barangay Tabao, Sagay City, Negros Occidental
Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Barrio Vista Alegre, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Barangay Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Barangay Sibucao, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Barangay Ill, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental
Barangay Cubay, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Sitio Canlayuhan, Barangay Gil Montilla, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
“The gravity of the situation is particularly acute in La Castellana, where an estimated 46,900 individuals are within the 4-6 km danger zone. Authorities are focusing on Barangay Sag-ang due to prevailing westward wind directions, which pose additional risks from ashfall,” saad sa pahayag ng OCD.
“In preparation for the worst-case scenario, Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City has been designated as the primary evacuation center, with the capacity to accommodate up to 30,000 evacuees,” dagdag pa ng ahensya.
Matatandaan na sumabog ang Bulkang Kanlaon 3:03 ng hapon at ang voluminous plume nito ay umabot sa 3,000 metro ang taas.
Dahil dito ay agad na itinaas sa Alert Level 3 ang babala sa Bulkang Kanlaon.
Nagdulot naman ng ash fall ang nangyaring pagsabog sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Western Visayas.
“Guimaras has also been affected by ashfall, and Bago City has recorded ashfall and sulfur odors in several barangays, prompting ongoing evacuation efforts. The anticipated needs in Bago City include face masks and additional support for evacuees,” sinabi ng OCD.
“In San Carlos, while no evacuation has been initiated yet, La Carlota City has experienced sulfur odors and minor ashfall.”
Naghanda na ang OCD ng 2,100 face masks at 1,000 family hygiene kits. RNT/JGC
