La Union suspends Tuesday classes, work in gov’t offices
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Classes in all levels and work in government offices in La Union are suspended on Tuesday, Aug. 4, as the province remains under an Orange Rainfall Warning due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclone Luis and the southwest monsoon (habagat).
The suspension was ordered through Executive Order No. 41 issued by Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega to ensure public safety amid persistent heavy rains affecting the province.
The executive order also encouraged private companies to suspend work.
Government offices providing essential services, including health, disaster risk reduction and management, and emergency response, however, will continue operations to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical public services.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), an Orange Rainfall Warning indicates that rainfall ranging from 15 to 30 millimeters per hour is being experienced and is expected to persist over the next two hours, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant, monitor official advisories, and take necessary precautions as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the province.
