MANILA, Philippines – Some areas announced suspension of classes for Wednesday, September 6, 2023 due to constant rainfall brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat.
According to state weather bureau PAGASA in its 5 pm bulletin on Tuesday, September 5, Tropical Depression 'Ineng' is not directly affecting the country, although it is slightly enhancing the Southwest Monsoon (alongside Tropical Storm Haikui, which enhances it more).
The enhanced monsoon will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon in the next three days.
Below is the list of class suspensions for Wednesday, September 6, 2023 (refresh page for updates):
NORTHERN LUZON
MORE WEATHER UPDATES
With Haikui expected to degenerate into a remnant low over mainland China and Ineng forecast to move north northeastward away from the country, the Southwest Monsoon is forecast to weaken within the week.
Ineng is forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass. Tracking generally northeastward or north northeastward while gradually intensifying throughout forecast period, it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight or tomorrow as a tropical storm.
AUTOMATIC CLASS SUSPENSIONS
The Department of Education (DepEd) released the new guidelines on the cancellation and suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities.
According to DepEd's Department Order No. 37, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 by the PAGASA."
During heavy rainfall, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Orange and Red Rainfall Warning by the PAGASA".
During floods, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools in specific areas issued with a Flood Warning by the PAGASA".
The order also said that in all instances, "Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes" where there is bad weather but is not due to a typhoon, heavy rainfall alert, or flood warning from PAGASA.
Here's full copy of DepEd order on class suspensions:
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
According to state weather bureau PAGASA in its 5 pm bulletin on Tuesday, September 5, Tropical Depression 'Ineng' is not directly affecting the country, although it is slightly enhancing the Southwest Monsoon (alongside Tropical Storm Haikui, which enhances it more).
The enhanced monsoon will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon in the next three days.
Below is the list of class suspensions for Wednesday, September 6, 2023 (refresh page for updates):
NORTHERN LUZON
- Pangasinan
- Basista – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Binmaley – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Calasiao – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Dagupan – preschool to senior high school (public)
- Lingayen – all levels (public and private)
MORE WEATHER UPDATES
With Haikui expected to degenerate into a remnant low over mainland China and Ineng forecast to move north northeastward away from the country, the Southwest Monsoon is forecast to weaken within the week.
Ineng is forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass. Tracking generally northeastward or north northeastward while gradually intensifying throughout forecast period, it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tonight or tomorrow as a tropical storm.
AUTOMATIC CLASS SUSPENSIONS
The Department of Education (DepEd) released the new guidelines on the cancellation and suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities.
According to DepEd's Department Order No. 37, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 by the PAGASA."
During heavy rainfall, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Orange and Red Rainfall Warning by the PAGASA".
During floods, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools in specific areas issued with a Flood Warning by the PAGASA".
The order also said that in all instances, "Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes" where there is bad weather but is not due to a typhoon, heavy rainfall alert, or flood warning from PAGASA.
Here's full copy of DepEd order on class suspensions:
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
