Pinatubo, Taal lahar flow warning issued as monsoon rains persist

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday warned of possible lahar flows in Pinatubo and Taal volcanoes amid continuous rains. Phivolcs warned that prolonged heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” may generate lahar, or volcanic sediment flows, and muddy streamflow in rivers and drainage areas near