Bacolod City, Aug. 12 -- Preparations are underway in the cities of Bago and La Carlota in Negros Occidental for the decampment of their respective internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon later this week.

A total of 61 displaced families in La Carlota are set to return home to Barangay Ara-al on Aug. 14, while 22 families in Bago are preparing to go home to Barangay Ilijan on Aug. 16.

On Monday afternoon, the Bago City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) reported it is assessing the situation of the IDPs temporarily staying at Payag sang Kapag-on Village in Barangay Napoles.

"These assessments are essential for creating accurate recovery plans, prioritizing urgent needs, and direct...