Several LGUs Suspend Classes Amid Harsh Weather
Several LGUs suspend classes on Thursday, July 24, as the southwest monsoon or habagat, combined with Tropical Depression Emong and Tropical Storm Dante, bring severe weather conditions.
Local authorities confirmed class suspensions across various areas to ensure safety. The exact 4-word keyphrase “Several LGUs suspend classes” appears prominently in these updates.
Class Suspensions Announced in Key Areas
In Occidental Mindoro, all levels of public and private schools will not hold classes. Batangas City follows suit, suspending classes at all levels for both public and private institutions. Navotas City declared suspension of face-to-face classes across all grade levels, affecting both public and private schools.
Meanwhile, Collegio San Agustin in Makati City will switch to asynchronous learning for Thursday, despite no official class suspension declared by local or national authorities. This adjustment allows students to continue education safely amid worsening weather.
Government Work Suspensions and Weather Updates
Work in Occidental Mindoro’s local and national government offices is also suspended for the day. These preventive measures reflect officials’ commitment to public safety during adverse weather.
According to the latest weather bulletin, a low-pressure area west of the Babuyan Islands intensified into Tropical Depression Emong early Thursday morning. At 10 a.m., Emong was positioned 115 kilometers west-northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, moving west-southwest at 35 kilometers per hour. It carried maximum sustained winds of 45 kph with gusts up to 55 kph.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dante strengthened to a tropical storm category as of Wednesday morning. It was last located 900 kilometers east of northern Luzon and moved north-northwest at 15 kph. Dante brought maximum winds of 65 kph and gusts reaching 80 kph.
Local leaders noted the ongoing efforts to monitor and respond to these weather systems while urging residents to stay alert and prioritize safety.
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