Work in government offices in San Narciso town was suspended Friday afternoon as nonstop rains from Typhoon Paolo continued to batter the province.
In its advisory, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the suspension took effect at 3 p.m. and covers all government workers, except for essential offices that must remain open.
‘This is for the safety and welfare of our employees. Let us continue to stay alert and take necessary precautions,’ the MDRRMO stated.
Zambales has been experiencing heavy rains since Friday morning, prompting Pagasa to raise a red rainfall warning. The advisory is issued when heavy downpour – about 30 millimeters per hour – is expected or observed to persist for at least two hours.
Meanwhile, the northern towns of Sta. Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, and Palauig were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2, while the rest of Zambales remained under Signal No. 1