Malacañang suspends NCR classes, gov't work due to Habagat

Malacañang announced the suspension of classes in public schools and work in government agencies in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, due to inclement weather caused by the Southwest Monsoon, also known as Habagat.

The suspension, which took effect at 7 a.m., was based on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The NDRRMC cited ongoing and forecasted rainfall, with the possibility of flash floods in Metro Manila, as the reason for the recommendation.

Classes at all levels in both public and private schools were also suspended in nearby provinces, including Taytay, Rizal, and towns in Cavite such as Noveleta, Kawit, and Imus City.

Frontline agencies involved in emergency services are excluded from the work suspension.

The weather bureau issued a yellow rainfall warning in Zambales, Bataan, and Metro Manila, indicating heavy rainfall with a potential risk of flooding in low-lying areas in the next two hours.