The latest news of volcanic eruption flights in the Philippines. Is it safe to travel to the Philippines now?

The Australian mountain fire incident is not over yet, and there is another volcanic eruption in the Philippines. There are many domestic tourists going to the Philippines, so we must pay attention to this volcanic eruption. If we can postpone the trip, we will postpone or change the destination.

The latest news

1 2pm1,the Taal volcano, a tourist resort in the Philippines, began to erupt, with volcanic ash as high as 10 to15km. At 7: 30 that night, the Philippine Volcano Seismological Bureau (Philvocs) raised the volcano alert level from level 3 to level 4, which means that the volcano may erupt violently in the next few hours or days.

Affected by the Tal volcano, the Philippine Civil Aviation Authority (CAAP) suspended the flight take-off and landing of Manila Nino Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on the evening of 12. A spokesman for the Philippine Civil Aviation Authority issued a notice to suspend the departure of flights from 6: 22 pm to 1 1 and the landing of flights from 7 pm to 1 1 at the airport. CAAP said that it is discussing the possibility of transferring all flights scheduled to land at Manila International Airport to Clark International Airport. Philippine civil aviation has advised aircraft to avoid the airspace near Mount Tal.

On the same day, the Embassy of China in the Philippines issued a notice on consular protection of Mount Tal volcanic eruption, reminding China citizens to pay attention to the following matters during the eruption of Mount Tal volcano:

1. Please pay attention to the official instructions on TV, radio or Internet at any time, obey the evacuation orders issued by the local government, and evacuate the affected areas immediately. For example, near the volcano, pay attention to avoid flying sand and stones, high-temperature gas, lateral explosion and lava flow.

Second, be alert to the harm caused by volcanic ash. Volcanic ash will not cause immediate harm to most adults, but it will cause lung damage to infants, the elderly and patients with severe respiratory diseases. If it is impossible to evacuate, you should stay indoors, close the doors and windows and vents, and close the doors and windows and all vents of the house, such as chimneys, fireplaces, air conditioners and fans. Until the dust settles, so as not to be hurt by volcanic ash. If you have to go out, please wear a mask and goggles.

Due to the volcanic eruption, Manila airport will be temporarily closed. Passengers should arrange their trips reasonably and confirm flight information in advance to avoid staying at the airport for a long time.

The announcement also announced the emergency telephone number 9 1 1 in the Philippines and the telephone number of the China Consulate in the Philippines for obtaining insurance assistance.

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines now?

Going to the Philippines mainly depends on which area you are going to. There is a volcanic eruption near Daya Bay, but it is not recommended to travel because of its thick smoke. The most important thing is that the airport has been closed and flights have been suspended. It is not recommended to go to the Philippines now.