#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions for Thursday (November 14, 2024)

Class Suspensions for Thursday (November 14, 2024) Due to Typhoon Ofel

WALANG PASOK – Several local government units have declared class suspensions due to the effects of Typhoon Ofel.

As of PAGASA’s latest bulletin, Typhoon Ofel, also known internationally as Usagi, was last spotted around 215 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela. The storm brings sustained winds of up to 165 kph and gusts reaching 205 kph.

PAGASA also predicts that Ofel may further intensify, potentially reaching super typhoon status. Currently, it is forecast to make landfall along Cagayan’s eastern coast or northern Isabela later on Thursday afternoon.

After landfall, the typhoon is expected to shift northward, brushing past Batanes on Friday (November 15) and potentially veering northeast by Saturday (November 16).

Residents in affected areas are also advised to stay updated on weather advisories, as the storm could lead to severe flooding, landslides, and storm surges of up to 3 meters along coastal communities.

As the typhoon continues to strengthen, several areas have issued alerts and implemented safety measures, including class suspensions in both public and private schools.

On Thursday (November 14, 2024), local government units in Luzon announced class suspensions due to the effects of Typhoon Ofel’s powerful winds and heavy rains.

Here is the list of areas covered by class suspensions:

Cagayan Valley

Cagayan: Ballesteros, Camalaniugan, Gonzaga (until November 15), Lal-lo, Solana, Tuguegarao City – all levels
Isabela: Angadanan, Roxas, Santiago City (until November 15) – all levels
Quirino Province: All levels

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Abra: Lacub, Licuan-Baay (public schools only), Malibcong – all levels
Apayao Province: Preschool to senior high school
Ifugao: Aguinaldo – preschool to senior high school
Mountain Province: Paracelis – preschool to senior high school

PAGASA’s alerts include Signal Nos. 4, 3, 2, and 1 for various areas, signaling a high risk of flooding, landslides, and coastal storm surges. Residents should stay vigilant as Ofel tracks northwestward, potentially intensifying further and impacting northern Luzon’s coastal regions.

This is a developing report, just visit this website regularly or refresh the page for further update.