More classes suspended in Zambales as monsoon rains persist

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Two more municipalities in Zambales suspended afternoon classes on Friday (July 24) as Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name: Noul) continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rains over the western section of Luzon, including this province.

The municipalities of San Antonio and San Narciso announced the cancellation of afternoon classes from kindergarten to Grade 12 due to the threat of heavy rainfall and possible flooding.

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Earlier, the municipalities of San Felipe and Botolan had already suspended classes in the morning as continuous rains affected several areas.

Latest class suspensions came as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its latest weather advisory placed the province under a Yellow Rainfall Warning, indicating that 7.5 mm to 15 mm of rain per hour is expected within the next three hours, with flooding possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas. INQ