Persistent heavy rains and widespread flooding driven by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have forced local government units (LGUs) across Pampanga, Metro Manila, and broad sections of Luzon to suspend classes and work for Monday, August 10, 2026. PAGASA maintains heightened rainfall warnings as severe monsoon activity continues to impact Central Luzon.
No Work, No Class Declared Across Pampanga (August 10, 2026)
Pampanga has announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels as severe weather continues to affect the province.
Floodwaters Reach Sto. Niño Parish in San Fernando—Devotees Urged to Stay Safe
City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Floodwaters have reached the area surrounding the Sto. Niño Parish in the City of San Fernando, where the canonically crowned image of the Virgen de los Remedios and the Sto. Cristo del Perdon y Caridad are currently being venerated.
According to an update from the Visita Vicariato, water around the parish has risen to approximately knee-deep levels amid continuing rainfall across Pampanga.
The flooding comes as thunderstorms and periods of rain continue to affect the province, with additional rain and thunderstorms expected in the coming days.
The situation has raised safety concerns for devotees and pilgrims planning to travel to the parish, particularly those coming from areas that may also be experiencing flooding or difficult road conditions.
Multiple Pampanga Municipalities Announce Suspensions (All Levels)
The latest announcements cover several municipalities and the City of San Fernando, with most affected areas suspending face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools.
The following Pampanga LGUs have announced class suspensions for Monday:
- Arayat — All levels
- Bacolor — All levels
- Candaba — All levels
- City of San Fernando — Face-to-face classes suspended, with schools shifting to alternative delivery modes
- Macabebe — All levels
- Mexico — All levels
- Minalin — All levels
- San Simon — All levels
- Sta. Ana — All levels
- Sto. Tomas — All levels
PAGASA Issues Orange Rainfall Warning for Pampanga
State weather bureau PAGASA issued an Orange Heavy Rainfall Warning over Pampanga and neighboring areas. Intense rainfall is expected to persist, posing a continuous threat of severe flooding in low-lying municipalities and along major river basins. Local disaster risk reduction and management offices (DRRMOs) remain on alert for potential emergency responses and evacuation operations.
