Classes, work suspended in Metro Manila due to Habagat
Classes in public schools and work in government offices in Metro Manila were suspended on Wednesday due to inclement weather conditions caused by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) recommended the suspension starting at 7:00 a.m., citing forecasted heavy rainfall and potential flash floods.
Frontline agencies engaged in emergency services are exempt from this directive, while private companies and schools will decide individually whether to suspend activities based on their own discretion.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended the implementation of the expanded number coding scheme for the day to accommodate the weather conditions.
State weather bureau PAGASA warned of possible flash floods and landslides in Metro Manila and several provinces due to ongoing rainfall from Habagat, issuing a yellow warning for heavy rain.
Local government units across Metro Manila confirmed class suspensions on their social media platforms.
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