Residents of Barangay Halang in Lipa City, Batangas, woke up to thick fog on June 3, 2024, obscuring views of Taal Volcano and Mount Maculot. 

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the fog was not caused by volcanic activity.

"Based doon sa IP camera namin, walang steaming ‘yung Taal Volvano. Most likely, ordinary fog lang yan. Umuulan daw kaninang madaling araw, di ba? Parang nag-evaporate lang yung tubig," Dr. Teresito "Toto" Bacolcol, Director of DOST-PHIVOLCS, said.

Residents said they are accustomed to this kind of weather. The calm lake allowed fishermen to continue their work.

"Pagkaulan dyan laging parang nagkakaroon siya ng usok," Thopits Laylo, a resident, said.

"Wala akong nararamdamang [takot], are sadya hong ganyan lang kung minsan. Kita ho naming kapag ka ‘yan ay nausok na," Vicente Ciscar, another resident, added.

There have been no reports of sulfur smell in the area.

In the past 24 hours, four minor earthquakes were recorded at Taal Volcano, with the latest sulfur dioxide emission measured at over 10,000 tons.

"Hindi pa ulit kami nakapag- measure... dapat may steaming muna saka kami magme-measure," Bacolcol said.

Residents are advised to remain alert and monitor for any unusual activity from Taal Volcano.

PHIVOLCS said there is no cause for alarm.