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Mayon Ashfall Forces Residents Indoors As Alert Level 3 Remains
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Residents in several parts of Albay were urged to stay indoors after ashfall from Mayon Volcano affected dozens of communities amid continued volcanic unrest.
The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) said it continues to closely monitor the situation as local government units reported ashfall in several towns following renewed activity from the volcano.
In an advisory issued Friday evening, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and APSEMO warned residents to take precautions after a pyroclastic density current (PDC), or “uson,” triggered ashfall in nearby areas.
“Residents affected are advised to remain indoors, wear N95 face masks if outdoor activity is absolutely necessary, and exercise extreme caution on ash-covered, slippery roads,” the advisory stated.
Governor Noel Rosal also directed all local government units to strictly enforce the prohibition within the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and ensure the safety of residents living in extended danger areas.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, which indicates intensified volcanic unrest and the possibility of hazardous eruptions.
Latest monitoring showed continued lava flows along major gullies, elevated sulfur dioxide emissions, volcanic earthquakes, rockfall events, and crater glow.
Authorities said ashfall has affected several areas including Camalig, Guinobatan, and Ligao City, with some roads becoming slippery and visibility reduced due to thick ash clouds.
PHIVOLCS also warned that pyroclastic density currents, lava flows, rockfalls, and ashfall remain possible, especially within the permanent danger zone.
Residents were reminded to stay alert, monitor official advisories, and avoid entering restricted areas as authorities continue to monitor Mayon’s activity around the clock.
The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) said it continues to closely monitor the situation as local government units reported ashfall in several towns following renewed activity from the volcano.
In an advisory issued Friday evening, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and APSEMO warned residents to take precautions after a pyroclastic density current (PDC), or “uson,” triggered ashfall in nearby areas.
“Residents affected are advised to remain indoors, wear N95 face masks if outdoor activity is absolutely necessary, and exercise extreme caution on ash-covered, slippery roads,” the advisory stated.
Governor Noel Rosal also directed all local government units to strictly enforce the prohibition within the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and ensure the safety of residents living in extended danger areas.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, which indicates intensified volcanic unrest and the possibility of hazardous eruptions.
Latest monitoring showed continued lava flows along major gullies, elevated sulfur dioxide emissions, volcanic earthquakes, rockfall events, and crater glow.
Authorities said ashfall has affected several areas including Camalig, Guinobatan, and Ligao City, with some roads becoming slippery and visibility reduced due to thick ash clouds.
PHIVOLCS also warned that pyroclastic density currents, lava flows, rockfalls, and ashfall remain possible, especially within the permanent danger zone.
Residents were reminded to stay alert, monitor official advisories, and avoid entering restricted areas as authorities continue to monitor Mayon’s activity around the clock.
May 3, 2026
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