Thousands evacuated as Mayon Volcano erupts in Philippines

Possible landslides and lava flows

 The volcanology institute issued Alert Level 3 on its five-step scale, reporting strombolian activity and short-lived lava fountaining from one of the country’s most active volcanoes. It also warned of possible landslides and lava flows.

Nearly 1,500 families are now staying in evacuation centres, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Heavy ashfall blanketed several towns in Albay province on Saturday, disrupting traffic.