FLOOD-prone villages in Manila have been alerted and rescue units put in place, an official from the city’s disaster unit said on Wednesday, as tropical storm “Gorio” continued to dump rain in Metro Manila. Some of the identified flood-prone areas were the Baseco Compound, Isla Puting Bato, and Parola. Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada ordered the preparation of evacuation centers, including two in Tondo that needed repair. Estrada also announced the suspension of classes from pre-school to high school Wednesday afternoon as recommended by Manila Schools Superintendent Wilfredo Cabral. Suspension of classes in the college level is based on the discretion of school heads.

Source: Manila Times July 26, 2017 08:37 UTC