the Mayon volcano wakes up, nearly 13,000 inhabitants evacuated

In the Philippines, the Mayon volcano woke up on Sunday June 11. Ashes and toxic gases came out of the crater. They represent a great danger for the inhabitants of Legazpi (Philippines), six kilometers from the erupting pass. The village chief must urgently organize convoys. “We have children, people with disabilities and the elderly here”he explains.

Nearly 2,000 cows and water buffaloes evacuated

The weather is likely to make the situation worse, due to a typhoon that is coming towards the volcano. Nearly 13,000 people have sought refuge in emergency shelters, mostly schools and public buildings. In this agricultural region in the center of the archipelago, the inhabitants also brought their cattle. Nearly 2,000 cows and water buffaloes were evacuated. In the Philippines, the 24 active volcanoes give cold sweats to the government, which fears new victims with each volcanic earthquake.