Philippine volcanologists call for vigilance as typhoon approaches; thousands expected to be displaced

MANILA (Xinhua): Philippine volcanologists on Friday night called for vigilance as an approaching tropical depression could develop into a super typhoon and dump heavy rain in areas near an erupting volcano southeast of Manila.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that the tropical depression will bring heavy rainfall from Sunday, triggering floods and landslides.