Over 6,000 evacuated as volcano erupts
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in the Philippines have evacuated more than 6,000 residents from affected areas after a volcano in Batangas province south of the capital Manila blasted steam and ash, Anadolu Agency quoted local media reports on Monday. The incident has forced authorities to close Manila airport and suspend financial activities in the capital. Some 6,346 […]
AirAsia, MAS cancel flights to Manila over volcano eruption
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines today announced the cancellation of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Manila following the eruption of a volcano in the Philippines yesterday. The Taal Volcano south of Manila spewed ash and is expected to undergo an explosive eruption within hours to days. AirAsia, in a statement, said the airline is […]