Philippines to evacuate thousands as Taal volcano danger level raised

Authorities in the Philippines started evacuating thousands of people after the alert level was raised on July 1 for the Taal volcano that spewed one-kilometer-high plume of gas and steam.

According to Agence France‑Presse, at least 14,495 individuals have been evacuated in the province of Batangas province after three eruptions, according to Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas.

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The Taal volcano spewed one-kilometer-high plume of gas and steam. (Source from Associated Press) 

The alert for the Taal volcano, approximately 70km south of central Manila, moved from level 2 to level 3 on the 5-level scale, which according to the seismology and volcanology agency meant a “magmatic intrusion” at the main crater could further drive succeeding eruptions.

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There are fears of the spread of COVID-19 in the shelters. (Source from Associated Press)

According to CGTN, officials in the Philippines are concerned over the continued seismic activity from Taal, the country's second-most active volcano. It could mean evacuated residents will have to remain in shelters, where there are fears of the spread of the coronavirus.