By Darryl John Esguerra

TORRENTIAL RAINS. Satellite image of tropical storm Enteng (international name Yagi), the fifth cyclone to enter the country this year. Malacañang suspended classes at all levels in Metro Manila on Monday (Sept. 2, 2024) due to inclement weather brought by Enteng. (DOST-PAGASA satellite image)

MANILA – Malacañang suspended classes in public and private schools at all levels in Metro Manila on Monday due to Tropical Storm Enteng (international name Yagi).

“In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” classes in public and private schools at all levels within the National Capital Region on 02 September 2024 are hereby suspended,” the Office of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement.

Tropical Storm Enteng, the Philippines’ fifth tropical cyclone for 2024, was last seen over the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte as of 1 a.m., according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Enteng is moving northwest at 30 kilometers per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

It is seen to maintain its direction and may already be off the coast of Isabela and Cagayan by Monday evening.

Several other local governments in the Bicol Region, Southern and Central Luzon have also declared suspension of classes as Enteng dampens much of Luzon and Eastern Visayas with moderate to torrential rains. (PNA)