Zamboanga City suspends classes due to rains, floods

newsinfo / Regions Regions Zamboanga City suspends classes due to rains, floods By: Leah D. Agonoy - @inquirerdotnet Inquirer Mindanao / 10:28 AM July 23, 2026 Share: The flooded area along Veterans Avenue heading toward LTO Sta. Barbara and Southern City Colleges’ main campus in Zamboanga City on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

ZCDRRMO photo PAGADIAN CITY – Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Thursday due to persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat), which caused flooding in parts of the locality. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast cloudy skies with scattered rain showers, prompting the local government to prioritize public safety. READ: LPA’s trough bringing rains over parts of PH — Pagasa Article continues after this advertisement As of 8 a.

m., the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ZCDRRMO) issued an advisory warning motorists and commuters to avoid the junction of Veterans Avenue leading to LTO Sta. Barbara and Southern City Colleges Main Campus due to ankle- to knee-deep floodwaters.

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Apolinario emphasized that precautionary measures are necessary as scattered rains could trigger localized flooding or landslides in vulnerable areas./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

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