The PHIVOLCS-DOST has maintained the status of Taal Volcano at Alert Level 4. This means that they are still considering that a more hazardous eruption might still occur. Local news today contained updates regarding the added ground fissures discovered in towns near Taal, this indicate that magma is trying to push their way upward. Many of our fellow residents in Batangas are also worried because the Pansipit River connected to Taal Lake has suddenly dried up. Experts ward that this is a sign of the continuous activity of Taal and therefore people are advised to continue to evacuate the 14-km danger zone from Taal Volcano.