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Several towns and cities in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Tuesday as heavy rains from a shear line caused flooding in low-lying areas, authorities said.
In Tacloban City, Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued an executive order halting classes at all levels in public and private schools and suspending work in government offices.
“I strongly suggest that you stay in your homes and do not go out as much as possible for everyone’s safety,” Romualdez said in a statement.
Local government units in Leyte, including Palo, Alangalang, Jaro, Kananga, Matalom, Pastrana, Burauen, San Miguel, and Tabontabon, also suspended classes.
Other municipalities issuing similar orders included Calbiga, Catbalogan City, Daram, Motiong, Pinabacdao, and Zumarraga in Samar; Maasin City in Southern Leyte; Kawayan and Naval in Biliran; and Giporlos in Eastern Samar.
Pagasa warned that heavy rains from the shear line could trigger flooding and landslides in Leyte and Samar, noting rivers that may be affected in six provinces, including Sangputan, Palo, Solano, Daguitan, Marabong, Cadacan, Catarman, Bugko, Oras, Dolores, and Silaga.
The weather bureau said all river systems in Biliran and several major rivers in Leyte, Samar, and Eastern Samar should be monitored as rainfall continues, urging residents to take precautions in flood-prone areas.
