OVER 12,000 SCHOOLS FACE FLOOD, LANDSLIDE THREAT AS TYPHOON UWAN INTENSIFIES – DEPED
/ 9 November 2025
THE DEPARTMENT of Education has raised concern over more than 12,000 schools that may be exposed to flooding and rain-triggered landslides as Typhoon Uwan continues to strengthen while moving west-northwest over the waters east of Eastern Visayas.
In its latest preparedness and response report, DepEd noted that 11,968 schools in 120 school divisions are at risk of flooding, while 12,747 schools in 110 divisions are vulnerable to landslides due to expected heavy rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters from November 8 to 10.
“The Department of Education – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DepEd-DRRMS) remains on alert as Typhoon Uwan intensifies while tracking west-northwest over the sea east of Eastern Visayas. The storm may affect more than 12,000 schools in 120 divisions,” the agency said in its advisory.
DepEd-DRRMS urged affected School Division Offices and schools to take proactive steps, including:
Strengthening coordination with local government units and disaster risk reduction councils for emergency response.
Activating School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) teams and contingency plans to address possible flooding, landslides, and storm surges.
Securing learning materials, documents, and essential equipment.
Prepositioning emergency supplies and resources.
Promptly reporting incidents through the Incident Management and Reporting System (IMRS).
“The Department of Education is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all learners and personnel. Be aware. Be prepared. Be safe,” DepEd-DRRMS emphasized.
Meanwhile, DepEd reported that as of Friday, 1,920,402 learners and 79,306 personnel from 3,478 public schools across five regions have already been affected by Typhoon Tino and the prevailing shear line.
Additionally, 2,564 classrooms in 424 schools across seven regions are currently being utilized as evacuation centers. A rapid damage assessment revealed 2,156 classrooms with minor damage, 806 with major damage, and 391 completely destroyed, according to data from the DRRMS Incident Management Report System.
