Bicol towns suspend classes due to heavy rain

INQUIRER FILES

LEGAZPI CITY — Classes in some towns in the Bicol region were suspended on Thursday due to heavy rains brought by a Shear Line.

In Albay province, the town of Pio Duran ordered the suspension of classes in pre-school to secondary private and public schools. In contrast, classes at all levels were suspended in Malilipot town.

The local governments of Bacacay and Camalig allowed the school heads to order localized suspension in their respective areas.

In Gigmoto town in Catanduanes, Mayor Vicente Tayam also suspended classes at all levels in public schools to “safeguard the well-being of students and school personnel.”

In Camarines Sur, in-person classes in private and public schools were also suspended in Baao town.

In Sorsogon province, Castilla town suspended classes and work in schools. In Sorsogon City, the Sorsogon National High School shifted to asynchronous mode to ensure the safety of students and staff.

At 7 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a yellow rainfall warning in Northern Samar, Sorsogon, and Albay, which means floodings were expected in low-lying areas and near river channels.

Pagasa said heavy rains were affecting Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur, and some towns in Masbate.