“Philippine Village Hit by Volcanic Mudflow Torrent”, In a devastating turn of events, heavy rainfall unleashed a deluge of volcanic mud and debris, inundating a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, June 5th. The natural disaster struck just two days after a nearby volcano had erupted, compounding the region’s woes. The torrential downpour exacerbated the flow of mud, sweeping through the community and leaving destruction in its wake.
The aftermath of this calamity underscores the challenges faced by residents as they grapple with the dual impact of volcanic activity and adverse weather conditions.
Mount Kanlaon on Negros island exploded Monday evening, sending a plume of ash, rocks and gases 5km into the sky.
Residents of a village located just a few kilometers from the volcano were captured on camera wading through thick sludge covering a road. The scene, indicative of the challenges faced by locals in the aftermath of the volcanic activity, underscores the immediate impact on daily life and mobility in the affected area.
“The lahar on the streets is knee-deep,” Stills Fernandez of the municipal disaster agency told AFP.A bulldozer and three dump trucks were deployed to remove the lahar after it stopped flowing but Fernandez said it “might take time” to clear.
