Surigao city: Continuous moderate to heavy rains affecting most parts of the Caraga Region on Tuesday morning prompted several local government units to suspend classes.
According to Philippines News Agency, a 5 a.m. advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated a shear line continues to affect the region, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rain showers. It also warned residents to stay alert for possible floods and landslides, particularly in high-risk areas.
In San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Mayor Michael Corilla issued Executive Order No. 17 suspending classes and school-based work at all levels in both public and private institutions. Corilla advised residents to remain alert and follow official updates as unfavorable weather persists.
Similar suspensions for kindergarten, elementary, and high school levels were declared in Carrascal, Cantilan, and the cities of Tandag and Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Tandag City Mayor Roxanne Pimentel, through Executive Order No. 05, also prohibited outdoor tourism, sailing, and all activities in seas, rivers, and beaches on Tuesday.
'The city government of Tandag places paramount importance on the safety, security, and welfare of its constituents,' Pimentel said in the order.
The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in Carrascal reported that three bridges are no longer passable due to overflowing water - Maslog Bridge in Barangay Panikian, and the Marga temporary and Kaayungan bridges in Barangay Adlay. In Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, the temporary bridge leading to Sitio Sibayoto, Barangay Tigabong, also became impassable Tuesday morning.
In Surigao del Norte, the towns of Tagana-an and San Francisco temporarily suspended classes. Claver's MDRRMO reported that water levels in 10 river tributaries remained normal as of 8:00 a.m., though monitoring continues for the Alamio River and other waterways.
PAGASA placed the provinces of Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte under a Yellow Warning in its 11 a.m. advisory.
