Mayon Volcano in the Philippines remained at Alert Level 3 on May 4 as ashfall, lava flows and pyroclastic density currents forced residents to flee nearby communities. PHIVOLCS said the 6-kilometer danger zone stays off-limits and officials reported no deaths or injuries.
Residents in the Philippines fled ash and volcanic debris after Mayon Volcano continued eruptive activity in Albay province, with officials keeping the volcano at Alert Level 3.
PHIVOLCS said on May 4 that Mayon was still producing lava flows into the Basud, Bonga and Mi-isi gullies, along with ashfall and successive pyroclastic density currents along Mi-isi Gully. The agency also said the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone remains off-limits.
Wire coverage and local reporting said families had begun evacuating after a giant ash cloud spread over nearby communities over the weekend. AP reported that more than 5,400 people fled, while other local coverage described more than 300 families evacuating.
PHIVOLCS did not report any deaths or injuries in the coverage reviewed. The agency’s bulletin shows the volcano is still being closely monitored as ashfall and slope instability continue to affect surrounding areas.
The immediate question is whether the ashfall footprint widens or whether conditions ease enough for more residents to return home.
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