Metro Manila suspends number coding, cancels classes for heavy rains

The number coding scheme in Metro Manila has been suspended on both Monday, September 2, and Tuesday, September 3, due to heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Enteng enhanced by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

Classes and government work at all levels in the capital region have also been canceled for two consecutive days according to Palace announcements.

PAGASA reports that TS Enteng is moving over Isabela province with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness up to 90 kph, increasing its speed to 25 kilometers per hour (kph) as it moves north-northwestward.

Luzon continues to experience overcast skies and heavy rainfall as a result of the storm, with Signal No. 2 raised in seven areas and Signal No. 1 hoisted in 17 areas including Metro Manila.

The MMDA advised that the suspension of number coding will remain in effect on Tuesday due to inclement weather conditions.

Some local government units announced that their free-ride programs continued on Monday despite the inclement weather, with Quezon City’s Q City bus operating eight different routes and Valenzuela City's libreng sakay trucks on standby.