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DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The local governments of Davao City and Sarangani province suspended classes as tropical depression Crising continues to threaten the region.
“Davao City is expected to have moderate to heavy rainfall due to tropical depression Crising. IN VIEW OF THE PAGASA ADVISORY, CLASSES FROM PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL ARE SUSPENDED ON FEBRUARY 19,” the local government posted on its Facebook page at around 2 in the morning.
Meanwhile, suspension of classes in the college level and work for employees is left to the discretion of school administration and employers.
Davao’s rescue units are presently monitoring water level in several flood-prone areas.
Sarangani Governor Miguel Dominguez also announced class suspension in their province, radio dzMM reported. The suspension covers all levels.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) posted on its 4:00 AM bulletin on Tuesday, February 19, that the center of Crising is located 310 km East of General Santos City.
PAGASA has raised signal no. 1 in Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Samal Island, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, southern part of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay. – With a report from KD Suarez/Rappler.com
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