Heavy rains force class suspensions in Metro Manila, provinces
In its 5 a.m. weather advisory, state weather bureau PAGASA said a low pressure area and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will be affecting the weather in some parts of the country.
The LPA will bring rainfall from 50 to 100 mm over Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, and Ilocos Norte.
Meanwhile, the Habagat will bring the same volume of rain in Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro.
"Forecast rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas. Moreover, impacts in some areas may be worsened by significant antecedent rainfall," PAGASA said.
"The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property," it added.
Classes for Thursday have been cancelled in several areas due to heavy rains:
Aparri, Cagayan — all levels, public and private
Bacnotan, La Union — pre-school - Grade 12 (public schools)
Camalaniugan, Cagayan — all levels, public and private
Cavite City — all levels, public and private
Gonzaga, Cagayan — pre-school - Grade 12
Las Piñas — all levels, public and private
Malabon — all levels, public and private
Muntinlupa — Kindergarten and afternoon classes in all levels, public and private (starting 12 pm)
Marikina — all levels, public and private
Naic, Cavite — all levels, public and private
Pasig City — online and in-person classes, from Kindergarten to Senior High School
Santo Niño, Cagayan — all levels, public and private
Tanza, Cavite — no face-to-face classes (all levels)
Valenzuela City — online and in-person classes, from Kindergarten to Senior High School
Several commuters faced difficulties getting rides amid the heavy rains in Metro Manila on Thursday morning.
Passengers with umbrellas were seen waiting for public transportation on Ortigas Avenue and Ortigas Avenue Extension in Pasig City, according to Super Radyo dzBB's Mark Makalalad.
Many passengers were also stranded on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, Super Radyo dzBB's Allan Gatus reported.
As of 6:46 a.m., a gutter-deep flood was reported in the westbound lane of Quirino Avenue (Guazon) and above-gutter flood in the eastbound lane of Andrew Avenue corner Tramo Street, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
The affected roads were still passable to all types of vehicles despite the floods. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
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