CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Heavy downpour brought about by a southwest monsoon has flooded at least 14 villages in Pampanga, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported Friday noon, August 2.

Based on the situational report, four villages (San Pedro, San Nicolas 2nd, Malusac and Sta. Monica) in Sasmuan, three (Colgante, Paligui, Sampaloc) in Apalit, four (San Jose Gumi, Bancal Pugad, Bancal Sinubli and Sta. Teresita 2nd) in Lubao and three (Sta. Lucia Paguiaba, San Agustin Caingin and Sapang Kawayan) in Masantol town were experienced up to two feet of flooding.

The flooding in the said villages, which are among the low-lying areas and along the coastal area of the province, is also reinforced by the high tide level that surged from noon up to evening.

Meanwhile, Governor Dennis Pineda and Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin has declared a province and city-wide suspension of classes in all levels in both public and private schools due to inclement weather.

The PDRRMO activated and prepositioned its Disaster Response equipment and manpower and is on-standby 24/7 to provide quick assistance when needed.

Local DRRMOs of the 21 cities and municipalities are also tasked to monitor and coordinate to the provincial office the situation in their respective areas.