Classes suspended in Libon, Albay and Pili, Camarines Sur due to rain

Classes were suspended on Wednesday in Libon town, Albay province, and Pili town, Camarines Sur province, due to continuous rains since Tuesday night.

Libon Mayor Wilfredo Maronilla issued an advisory to anticipate flooding and landslides in low-lying areas and mountain slopes, suspending classes starting at noon.

Pili Mayor Tomas Bongalonta Jr. canceled classes from preschool to junior high school in Pili town due to moderate to heavy rains and anticipated flash floods and landslides.

Maronilla advised barangay disaster risk reduction management councils to monitor the situation closely and take necessary actions, while Bongalonta stated that senior high school and college levels may be suspended at the discretion of their school heads.

Residents in both towns are urged to stay vigilant and follow local advisories to ensure safety during the ongoing weather conditions.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned of possible flooding and landslides in several areas, attributing the heavy rains in Camarines Sur to the southwest monsoon.