Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon suspended classes in all levels in public and private schools for Nov. 11 due to Severe Tropical Storm “Nika” (“Toraji”).
Biazon made the announcement as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) put Metro Manila under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1.
“Posible ang malakas na ulan at bilang pag-iingat, suspended ang klase sa lahat ng antas, public and private schools sa Muntinlupa, bukas, November 11, 2024 (Heavy rain is possible and as a precaution, classes are suspended in all levels, public and private schools in Muntinlupa, tomorrow, November 11, 2024),” Biazon posted on Facebook on Nov. 10.
Muntinlupa classes are suspended for Nov. 11 (Photo from Mayor Biazon's Facebook account)
He added classes in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Alternative Learning System are also suspended.
The mayor reminded parents and students that the Department of Education has automatic class suspension guidelines and when there is a storm signal, classes are automatically suspended.
In a bulletin issued at 8 p.m. on Nov. 10, PAGASA said “Nika’ has slightly decelerated over the Philippine Sea east of Aurora.
“The center of Severe Tropical Storm NIKA was estimated based on all available data including Baler and Daet Weather Radar at 335 km East Northeast of Infanta, Quezon or 330 km East of Baler, Aurora (15.4°N, 124.7°E). Maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 135 km/h, and central pressure of 980 hPa,” according to PAGASA.
The bulletin issued by PAGASA at 8 p.m. on Nov 10 for Severe Tropical Storm “Nika” (Photos from PAGASA)
Here are the areas under different TCWS as of 8 p.m. on Nov. 10:, according to PAGASA:
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 3
○ Wind threat: Storm-force winds
○ Warning lead time: 18 hours
○ Range of wind speeds: 89 to 117 km/h (Beaufort 10 to 11)
○ Potential impacts of winds: Moderate to significant threat to life and property
LUZON:
The southeastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Palanan) and the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan)
TCWS No. 2
○ Wind threat: Gale-force winds
○ Warning lead time: 24 hours
○ Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9)
○ Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property
LUZON:
The southern portion of Ilocos Norte (Nueva Era, Solsona, Dingras, Marcos, Banna, City of Batac, Pinili, Paoay, Currimao, Badoc, Carasi, Piddig, Sarrat, San Nicolas, Laoag City), Ilocos Sur, La Union, the northeastern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, Sison, San Manuel, Umingan, Tayug), the central portion of Aurora (Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Baler), the southern portion of mainland Cagayan (Solana, Iguig, Peñablanca, Tuguegarao City, Enrile, Baggao, Alcala, Amulung, Santo Niño, Rizal, Piat, Tuao, Gattaran, Lasam), the rest of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the southern portion of Apayao (Kabugao, Conner, Flora, Pudtol, Calanasan), Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, and the northern portion of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Pantabangan, Lupao, San Jose City)
TCWS No. 1
○ Wind threat: Strong winds
○ Warning lead time: 36 hours
○ Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
○ Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
LUZON:
The rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the rest of Apayao, the rest of Ilocos Norte, the rest of Pangasinan, the rest of Aurora, Tarlac, the northern and central portions of Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig, Iba, Botolan, Cabangan, San Marcelino, San Felipe, San Narciso), the rest of Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, the eastern portion of Laguna (Santa Maria, Mabitac, Pakil, Pangil, Famy, Siniloan, Paete, Kalayaan, Cavinti, Lumban, Luisiana, Santa Cruz, Magdalena, Pagsanjan, Majayjay, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Pila, Victoria), the eastern portion of Quezon (Calauag, Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Pitogo, San Andres, Buenavista, San Francisco, Pagbilao, Infanta, Lopez, Catanauan, Mulanay, Unisan, General Luna, Plaridel, Quezon, Alabat, Sampaloc, Padre Burgos, Macalelon, Mauban, Perez, Agdangan, Gumaca, Atimonan, Real, San Narciso, General Nakar, Lucban, City of Tayabas, Lucena City) including Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and the northeastern portion of Albay (Malinao, Tiwi, Bacacay, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Rapu-Rapu)