Classes Suspended Due to Inclement Weather
Several local government units have suspended classes on Monday, July 7, due to the inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Bising. This decision affects a wide range of areas as authorities prioritize safety amid adverse weather conditions.
The exact four word keyphrase “classes suspended due to inclement” appears early in this report to keep readers promptly informed about the situation.
Areas Affected by Class Suspensions
Classes are suspended at all levels, both public and private, in the following areas:
- The entire province of Ilocos Sur, including work suspension in public offices;
- Lingayen in Pangasinan;
- Masantol in Pampanga;
- Bauang in La Union.
Weather Updates and Warnings
According to the latest weather bulletin, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is in effect for Batanes as Typhoon Bising accelerates northeast toward Taiwan. The storm’s center was reported 335 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, and is currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Despite moving out of PAR, Bising is expected to briefly enter the northwestern boundary on Sunday night before exiting the northern boundary by Monday morning. The combination of Bising and the southwest monsoon is bringing strong to gale-force winds across several regions.
Regions Experiencing Strong Winds
On Sunday, July 6, the following areas experienced strong gusts:
- Ilocos Region
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Quezon
- Masbate
- Romblon
On Monday, July 7, the affected areas remain largely the same, with the addition of Occidental Mindoro:
- Ilocos Region
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Quezon
- Occidental Mindoro
- Masbate
- Romblon
By Tuesday, July 8, the list extends further to include Palawan:
- Ilocos Region
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Quezon
- Masbate
- Romblon
- Occidental Mindoro
- Palawan
Local officials continue to monitor conditions closely, urging residents to stay alert and follow safety advisories.
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