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Tandag City halts classes as heavy rains trigger flooding
Authorities in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, have suspended face-to-face classes at all public and private schools following intense rainfall that caused flooding across portions of the city. The suspension remains in effect until weather conditions improve.
LSN Philippines ·
Tandag City Mayor Roxanne Pimentel ordered the immediate closure of all educational institutions on Tuesday as heavy downpours continued to batter the area. The decision affects students and faculty at all grade levels throughout the city.
The suspension, which took effect immediately, will remain in place until local authorities determine it is safe for classes to resume. Weather forecasts cited by the city government indicated continued unfavorable conditions that posed risks to residents traveling to schools.
Flood waters affected several sections of Tandag City as rainfall intensified throughout the day. The city government has not provided specific details on the extent of damage or the number of areas impacted by the inundation.
The move aligns with standard protocols for extreme weather events in the Caraga region, where schools typically suspend operations when precipitation poses safety concerns to students and educators commuting to educational facilities.