Class Suspensions for Wednesday (August 28, 2024) Due to Southwest Monsoon
WALANG PASOK – Various local government units in the country declared class suspensions due to the effects of southwest monsoon.
On Wednesday (August 28, 2024), classes and government work were suspended across Metro Manila due to heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon, also known as “Habagat.”
The suspension was effective from 7 a.m., following a recommendation from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and was announced by Malacañang.
The suspension of classes was announced to protect public safety, as continuous rains posed the risk of flash floods in various parts of the National Capital Region (NCR). The NDRRMC emphasized the need for caution to avoid any accidents that could result from the inclement weather.
“We would like to respectfully inform the President that due to the ongoing and the forecasted rainfall today, August 28, 2024, which will bring occasional rains with possible flashfloods over Metro Manila caused by the Southwest Monsoon, the NDRRMC recommends the suspension of classes and work within the National Capital Region (NCR) effective 7:00 AM, August 28, 2024 (Wednesday),” NDRRMC said.
While the suspension applied to all public schools and government offices in Metro Manila, private schools and businesses were given the choice to suspend operations based on their own assessments of the situation.
Here is the list of areas covered by class suspensions in Metro Manila (All Levels – Public and Private):
- Caloocan
- Las Piñas
- Malabon
- Mandaluyong
- Manila
- Marikina
- Navotas
- Pasig
- Pateros
- Quezon City
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Valenzuela
The Southwest Monsoon also affects other parts of Luzon and the Visayas, bringing rainy weather to these regions as well. The decision to suspend classes and work aimed to protect the public from potential hazards brought on by the heavy rains.
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