ZAMBOANGA - Incessant rains have hampered the operation of some businesses and left several streets in the central district of Zamboanga City submerged in flood waters Tuesday morning.

The city's disaster officials are expected to meet Tuesday to discuss if there is a need to suspend classes in the elementary level should bad weather persist.

The Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office has advised the public to take precautionary measures particularly those residing along river banks and low lying areas as floods may remain in the coming days due to the rainy weather.

Meantime, the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has been directed to monitor communities and to be prepared to respond to emergency situations.