About 87,000 people are being evacuated in a central Philippine region after a volcano erupted with a huge plume of ash and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its slopes.

Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines erupted, causing mass evacuations of 87,000 people. The eruption spread ash over a vast area, leading to flight cancellations and health concerns. Authorities raised the alert level and continue to monitor the situation amidst risks of further eruptions.