Volcanic smog hits Batangas towns anew

The Office of Civil Defense urged residents to take precautionary measures against the smog such as staying indoors, shutting doors and windows, and drinking water to prevent throat irritation, and to seek medical attention in case of emergency.

As of 11 a.m. yesterday, vog was monitored in the towns of Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balayan, Balete, Calatagan, Laurel, Lemery, Lian, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, Nasugbu, Rosario, San Nicolas, San Pascual, San Jose, Sto. Tomas, Talisay and Tuy as well as in the cities of Calaca and Tanauan in Batangas. The DOH said it recorded 714 cases of respiratory complaints including 638 in Batangas, 49 in Cavite, 16 in Laguna and 11 in Rizal due to volcanic smog.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology described the vog as fine droplets containing volcanic gas like sulfur dioxide, which is acidic and can irritate the eyes, throat and respiratory tract.

Latest monitoring by Phivolcs showed sulfur dioxide emissions of 2,887 tons per day, plumes reaching 2,400 meters high and upswelling of hot volcanic fluids in Taal’s main crater lake.

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