MANILA, Philippines – Some local government units (LGUs) and schools announced suspension of classes for today, July 10, 2018 (Tuesday), due to inclement weather condition brought by Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and the threat of strong Typhoon Gardo (international name Maria).
In a bulletin issued at 11:00 pm on Monday, PAGASA said 'Bagyong Gardo' may enhance the Southwest Monsoon which will bring occasional rains over MIMAROPA and Western Visayas in the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms will prevail over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Aurora.
READ: Typhoon Gardo (Maria) PAGASA weather update July 10, 2018
PAGASA added that residents of these areas, especially those living in low-lying and mountainous areas, are advised to take appropriate actions against possible flooding and landslides resulting from heavy rains.
The typhoon is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between July 10 evening (Tuesday) and Wednesday early morning (July 11).
(As of 6:30 a.m., July 10) Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Tuesday, July 10, 2018 due to Habagat and threat of Typhoon Gardo (Maria)(refresh page for the updates):
METRO MANILA
PROVINCIAL
SCHOOLS
Based on automatic class suspension guideline by DepEd, LGUs have the authority to declare local suspensions in areas where there is no storm signal.
Meanwhile, cancellation of classes in the tertiary level especially in the private institutions will be at discretion of school administrators.
Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress or commenting below.
— The Summit Express
In a bulletin issued at 11:00 pm on Monday, PAGASA said 'Bagyong Gardo' may enhance the Southwest Monsoon which will bring occasional rains over MIMAROPA and Western Visayas in the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms will prevail over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Aurora.
READ: Typhoon Gardo (Maria) PAGASA weather update July 10, 2018
PAGASA added that residents of these areas, especially those living in low-lying and mountainous areas, are advised to take appropriate actions against possible flooding and landslides resulting from heavy rains.
The typhoon is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between July 10 evening (Tuesday) and Wednesday early morning (July 11).
(As of 6:30 a.m., July 10) Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Tuesday, July 10, 2018 due to Habagat and threat of Typhoon Gardo (Maria)(refresh page for the updates):
METRO MANILA
- Malabon - all levels, public and private
- Marikina - all levels, public and private
- Navotas - all levels, public and private
- Valenzuela - all levels, public and private
PROVINCIAL
- Calatagan, Batangas - all levels, public and private
- Lemery, Batangas - all levels, public and private
- Pulilan, Bulacan - preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro - all levels, public and private
- Paluan, Occidental Mindoro - all levels, public and private
- Sta. Cruz, Oriental Mindoro - all levels, public and private
- Cainta, Rizal - all levels, public and private
- Jalajala, Rizal - all levels, public and private
- Rodriguez, Rizal - all levels, public and private
- San Mateo, Rizal - all levels, public and private
- Zambales - all levels, public and private, until Wednesday, July 11
SCHOOLS
- Liceo di San Lorenzo, Santa Maria, Bulacan - all classes
- University of the East (UE) - Caloocan - all classes
Based on automatic class suspension guideline by DepEd, LGUs have the authority to declare local suspensions in areas where there is no storm signal.
Meanwhile, cancellation of classes in the tertiary level especially in the private institutions will be at discretion of school administrators.
Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress or commenting below.
— The Summit Express