Several local government units (LGUs) have announced the suspension of classes on Monday, July 22, 2024, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Carina, which is enhancing the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat. The state weather bureau PAGASA issued a 5 p.m. bulletin today, confirming that Bagyong Carina maintains its strength as it decelerates over the Philippine Sea. The storm is forecasted to move generally north-northwestward to northward from today until Tuesday, July 23.
According to PAGASA, Carina will remain far from the Philippine landmass. It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday night (July 24) or early Thursday morning (July 25) while moving near the islands in the Ryukyu archipelago. Despite staying distant from the landmass, the storm’s impact on weather conditions has prompted preventive measures, including the suspension of classes in several areas.
Here is the list of class suspensions for Monday, July 22, 2024:
- Malabon City: All levels (public and private) are suspended.
- Quezon City: All levels (private schools) and Brigada Eskwela activities in public schools are suspended due to SONA 2024.
- Bataan Province: All levels (public and private) are suspended.
- Cavite: All levels (public and private) are suspended.
The decision to suspend classes aims to ensure the safety of students and school personnel amid the anticipated adverse weather conditions. LGUs have emphasized the importance of staying informed through official channels for further updates and advisories.
PAGASA has advised the public to remain vigilant and to continue monitoring weather updates. The enhanced Southwest Monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall, particularly in the western sections of Luzon and Visayas. This could result in possible flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Residents in affected areas are urged to take necessary precautions, such as avoiding travel in flood-prone areas, preparing emergency kits, and securing properties. Fisherfolk and those with small seacrafts are also advised against venturing out to sea due to rough conditions.
Authorities continue to coordinate closely to manage the situation and provide timely assistance to those in need. The public is encouraged to heed the advice of local officials and disaster response teams to ensure safety and minimize the impact of the tropical storm and the enhanced monsoon.
For more updates on class suspensions and weather advisories, please refresh this page or follow official LGU announcements and PAGASA bulletins.