Classes Suspended in Several Philippine Areas Due to Typhoon Inday, Monsoon

Classes were suspended in several areas across the Philippines on Saturday, July 11, due to the effects of Tropical Depression "Inday" (international name: Bavi) and the southwest monsoon, locally known as "habagat." These suspensions were implemented following rainfall warnings issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Specifically, class suspensions were confirmed in Metro Manila, Cavite, the province of Laguna (all levels, public and private schools), Pangasinan, and Cebu. Pagasa issued an orange rainfall warning in several areas at 5 p.m., indicating that 15 to 30 millimeters (mm) of rainfall are expected within the next three hours, with flooding deemed "threatening." Additionally, areas under a yellow rainfall warning are expected to experience 7.5 to 15 mm of rainfall within the same three-hour period, with the bureau warning of possible flooding in flood-prone areas. Light to moderate rains, with occasional heavy downpours, were also affecting other areas and were expected to persist for the next three hours. The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that over 6,100 schools had already suspended classes due to "Inday." These weather-related disruptions are a common occurrence in the Philippines, a country frequently affected by typhoons and monsoons, impacting educational activities and daily life. The decision to suspend classes underscores the priority placed on the safety of students and school personnel.