MANILA – In response to the adverse weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” Malacañang has announced the suspension of government work across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday. (02 Sept. 2024).
The suspension took effect at 8:30 AM, according to a statement released by the Office of the Executive Secretary.
The decision to suspend work in private companies and offices within the region, however, has been left to the discretion of their respective managements. Earlier in the day, the Palace also declared the suspension of classes at all levels across Metro Manila, attributing the decision to the heavy rainfall caused by the storm.
As of 8:00 AM, several areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2. The storm, which is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph, was last located over the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte.
In light of the weather conditions, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has also suspended the number coding scheme within the region to ease traffic and facilitate the safe movement of vehicles during the storm.
Meanwhile, the water level at the Marikina River has reached 16.8 meters, triggering the second alarm as of 9:10 AM. The river’s rise follows torrential rains that began on Sunday evening. Marikina City, which was among the hardest hit during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina in July, remains on high alert as the river’s swelling poses a potential threat of flooding to nearby barangays.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Enteng continues to affect the region.
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