Classes remain suspended in Bicol due to continuous rains
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LEGAZPI CITY — Classes in some areas of the Bicol region remained suspended on Friday due to heavy rains brought by a shear line.
In Albay province, in-person classes were suspended in the cities of Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco, as well as in the towns of Manito, Camalig, Malilipot, Daraga, Guinobatan, Bacacay, Polangui, Jovellar, Malinao, Sto. Domingo, Pio Duran, Rapu-Rapu and Libon.
Local governments ordered the suspension on Thursday due to the threat of flooding and landslides, especially in high-risk areas.
In Sorsogon province, classes at all levels were suspended in Sorsogon City, Bulan, Castilla, Casiguran and Bulusan, while only preschool to high school classes were suspended in Gubat town.
In Camarines Sur, Baao Mayor Jeffrey Besinio also ordered the suspension of in-person classes.
Article continues after this advertisementAt 8 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued an orange rainfall warning in Albay, indicating a high risk of flooding and landslides.
Article continues after this advertisementA yellow rainfall warning was also raised in Sorsogon, meaning flooding and landslides were possible.
Pagasa reported that some parts of Catanduanes, Masbate and Camarines Sur were also experiencing heavy rains.
