Classes Suspended in Multiple Areas Amid Tsunami Warning

Strategic Insights -

Classes in several areas in the Philippines were suspended on Wednesday due to a tsunami warning following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a warning that tsunami waves of less than one meter could reach 22 provinces by Wednesday afternoon. In response, various local government units suspended classes in their respective areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • 22 provinces in the Philippines were advised by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) that tsunami waves of less than one meter could reach their areas by Wednesday afternoon.
  • The following local government units suspended classes: Albay Rapu-rapu, Cagayan Aparri, Catanduanes, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Northern Samar, Quezon, Southern Leyte.
  • The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged concerned local government units to evacuate their residents from shorelines.
  • Suspended classes include all levels in public and private schools, with some areas suspending classes starting from 12 p.m. onwards.

Statistics:

  • 22 provinces advised by Phivolcs that tsunami waves could reach their areas by Wednesday afternoon.
  • At least 10 local government units (LGUs) suspended classes in their respective areas.
  • At least 15 barangays in Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental were affected by the suspension of classes.
  • At least 8 barangays in Quezon were affected by the suspension of classes.

Sources:

  • "Classes suspended in several areas due to tsunami warning" by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 30 (no author mentioned)
  • Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) press release (directly cited from the source)