Calanogas declares state of calamity, suspends classes from July 12 to 16
The municipality of Calanogas in the Philippines has declared a state of calamity following severe weather from the southwest monsoon and typhoon Inday. The disaster, which includes a deadly landslide, has prompted the suspension of classes until July 16.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing vulnerability of regions in the Philippines to extreme weather events and the resulting humanitarian and educational disruptions.
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 12 July 2026) — The municipal government of Calanogas in Lanao del Sur on Friday declared a state of calamity following the devastation in at least four barangays, including a landslide that claimed at least seven lives, due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon and typhoon Inday.
On Sunday, Mayor Abdul Hakim Benito issued Memorandum 26 suspending classes in all levels in both public and private schools from July 12 to 16 “in the interest of protecting the lives, safety, and welfare of students, teachers, and school personnel.”
(The period specified in the memorandum is from July 12 to 16 which is Sunday to Thursday).
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