Duterte Suspends Monday Classes In Davao City

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has announced suspension of classes from kindergarten to high school in Davao City on Monday, January 21, 2013.

Davao City Flood 2013 (Photo: Mykel Jon Cuamag)

"On the basis of the PAGASA 24-hour Public Weather Forecast issued at 5am on January 20, 2013, all classes are suspended tomorrow, January 21, Monday from kindergarten to high school. Thank you," reads a post on Davao City government's official Facebook page.

Over the weekend, the city experienced heavy rains which caused floods in 12 barangays along Davao River and other areas including Matina Gravahan, Jade Valley, NCCC Subdivision, Deca Tigatto, GEM and Don Julian Maa, and San Rafael. Evacuation of affected individuals has been initiated.

According to Davao City's Public Safety and Security Command Center, more than 20 families are still trapped in different areas as of posting time.