Phivolcs: Rains from Basyang may trigger lahar around Kanlaon

MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists on Friday warned residents near Kanlaon Volcano of possible lahar as Tropical Depression Basyang continues to bring heavy rainfall to Negros. Phivolcs said it “strongly recommends increased vigilance and readiness of communities in pre-determined zones of lahar and related hazards,” particularly in the areas of: Phivolcs warned that these areas,