On Thursday, January 30, 2025, several local government units in the Bicol Region announced the suspension of classes across various levels due to adverse weather conditions brought about by the shear line. The shear line, which refers to the boundary where the northeasterly winds meet the easterly winds, often results in significant rainfall and has been affecting parts of the Visayas and the eastern section of Southern Luzon.
Areas with Class Suspensions:
Albay Province:
- Bacacay: All levels, public and private
- Camalig: All levels, public and private
- Daraga: All levels, public and private
- Guinobatan: All levels, public and private
- Jovellar: All levels, public and private
- Legazpi City: All levels, public and private
- Libon: All levels, public and private
- Ligao City: All levels, public and private
- Malilipot: All levels, public and private
- Malinao: All levels, public and private
- Manito: All levels, public and private
- Pio Duran: All levels, public and private
- Polangui: All levels, public and private
- Rapu-Rapu: Elementary to senior high school
- Sto. Domingo: All levels, public and private
- Tabaco City: All levels, public and private
- Tiwi: All levels, public and private
Camarines Norte Province:
- Basud: All levels, public and private
- Capalonga: All levels, public and private
- Daet: All levels, public and private
- Mercedes: All levels, public and private
- Sta. Elena: All levels, public and private
- Talisay: All levels, public and private
Catanduanes Province:
- Bagamanoc: All levels, public and private
- Bato: Face-to-face classes, elementary to senior high school, public and private
- Caramoan: All levels, public and private
- Gigmoto: All levels, public and private
- Pandan: All levels, public and private
- San Miguel: All levels, public and private
- Viga: All levels, public and private
- Virac: All levels, public and private, including Alternative Learning System (ALS)
Sorsogon Province:
- Sorsogon City: All levels, public and private
- Matnog: Pre-school to secondary, public and private
- Donsol: All levels, public and private
- Magallanes: All levels, public and private
- Castilla: All levels, public and private
- Casiguran: All levels, public and private
- Pilar: All levels, public and private
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a moderate general flood advisory for these areas. The 12-hour rainfall forecast predicts light to moderate rains and thunderstorms, which may affect various river systems in the mentioned provinces. Residents living near mountain slopes and low-lying areas are advised to remain vigilant for possible flash floods.
In Legazpi City, the current conditions are cloudy with a temperature of 77°F (25°C). The forecast for Thursday indicates rain, heavy at times, with a high of 80°F (26°C) and a low of 77°F (25°C). Similarly, Naga City is experiencing cloudy conditions at 77°F (25°C), with periods of rain expected throughout the day. The high is anticipated to be 80°F (27°C), with a low of 75°F (24°C).
Local authorities urge the public to monitor official announcements for updates on class suspensions and to take necessary precautions amidst the prevailing weather conditions.