THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned residents living near river channels around Mayon Volcano to be on alert and ready to be evacuated, especially as rain is expected to continue in the coming days.

Dr. Teresito 'Toto' Bacolcol, Phivolcs director, told the 'Laging Handa' public hearing on PTV-4 that the agency has identified river channels, including in Niisi, Binaan and Anoling going to Daraga, Albay; Girangay River going to Camalig, also in Albay and Maninila River going to Guinobatan, where lahar may flow if rains caused by Typhoon 'Egay' would persist in the coming days, Bacolcol said.