Today, October 22, classes are canceled in various regions of the Philippines, including Cebu City as Kristine, internationally known as Trami, strengthened into a tropical storm.
Below are the list of localities with class suspensions in all levels:
- Asturias
- Badian
- Balamban
- Baljoon (Public School only)
- Bantayan
- Bogo City
- Daanbantayan
- Liloan
- Madridejos
- Mandaue City
- Medellin
- Minglanilla
- Minglanilla
- Moalboal
- Oslob
- Pilar
- Pinamungajan
- Poro
- San Francisco
- San Remigio
- Santa Fe
- Sibonga
- Sibonga (All Public School and High School Only)
- Sogod
- Tabogon (Public School only)
- Tabuelan
- Talisay
- Talisay City
WEATHER UPDATE
Kristine has strengthened into a tropical storm while moving west-northwest over the Philippine Sea., according to PAGASA. As of 11:00AM today, it’s center was 335 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. The storm is traveling at a speed of 10 km/h in the same direction. It has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near its center, with gusts that can reach up to 80 km/h.
The wind signals alert the public about the potential wind threats from a tropical depression. Currently, the highest possible alert for “Kristine” is Wind Signal #3, as there is a chance the storm would rapidly intensify. The wind patterns interacting with “Kristine” may lead to strong gale-force gusts in specified areas, particularly in coastal and upland locations. Central Visayas is likely to be affected.
Stay safe, Sugboanons!
