The OCD has ordered a mandatory evacuation in areas within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone of Mayon Volcano, which is currently at Alert Level 3. An estimated 729 families or 2,889 individuals were evacuated from 30 barangays in Tabaco City, Ligao City, Legazpi City, and the towns of Malilipot, Santo Domingo, Camalig, Guinobatan, and Bacacay.
According to OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo, the level of preparedness is high and local governments have contingency plans for the activities of Mayon Volcano. No-entry policy is strictly enforced within the 6-km danger zone, especially in Tabaco City, Santo Domingo, Malilipot, and nearby areas of Legazpi City.
Phivolcs warns to avoid the airspace around the volcano due to the risk of ashfall and volcanic debris. Observed lava extrusion, incandescent rockfalls, crater glow, and pyroclastic density currents / uson), which is now the most dangerous danger in Mayon.
Phivolcs said there is a possibility of minor explosive eruptions and a rise to Alert Level 4 if activity intensifies. ashfall and volcanic smog may affect some parts of Sorsogon and Masbate, but it is unlikely to reach Metro Manila under current conditions.
