Landslides, rain cause class suspension, evacuation near Mt. Apo

Kidapawan City (CNN Philippines) — The Kidapawan City government suspended classes at the Lake Agco Integrated School in Barangay Ilomavis on Tuesday (August 4) due to nonstop rain that resulted in landslides.

Mayor Joseph Evangelista also ordered the forced evacuation of residents near landslide-prone areas.

Kidapawan City Schools’ Division Superintendent Kahar Macasayon said there were no classes at the Mt. Apo High School and Sayaban Elementary School due to the weather.