MANILA — Several local government units announced the suspension of classes in different levels due to the expected high temperature on Tuesday, March 4.

Classes in all levels in the following areas are suspended:

BATAAN

- Abucay (public and private)

- Hermosa (public and private)

- Orani (public and private)

City of Manila (face-to-face classes only; shift to online/alternative modes of learning)

Meanwhile, classes from elementary to senior high school are suspended in the following areas:

CAVITE

- Bacoor (face-to-face classes only; public and private)

PAGASA earlier said the country should start preparing for warmer and drier months ahead.

Speaking to ABS-CBN News, PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Chief Ana Liza Solis said the end of the northeast monsoon was imminent. This, following the release of a heat index forecast which prompted some local governments in Metro Manila to suspend classes.

'Danger' level heat index forecast for NCR for 2 days

PAGASA: Warm and dry season possible by mid-March to April