A university in Baybay City, Province of Leyte has suspended work and classes due to heavy rains and flooding that affected parts of the main campus and nearby barangays. 

Visayas State University (VSU) cancelled work and classes on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, after heavy rains triggered flooding in parts of the main campus and nearby barangays, forcing the evacuation of around 500 students.

“As announced via OP Memorandum Circular No. 220 s. 2025, all work and classes in VSU Main Campus are suspended until 12:00 noon of today, August 27, 2025, to allow affected dormitory occupants, workers, and students residing nearby to recover. Work and classes will resume at 1:00 p.m. today should weather conditions improve,” according to a post on Amaranth, the official student media organization of VSU. 

"Around 500 students were evacuated safely to temporary shelters," based on a report by Mike Laurence Lumen posted on the official website of VSU on August 27, 2025. 

According to the VSU Crisis Management Committee, "several dormitory occupants and students from low-lying areas were transferred to university classrooms late evening of August 26, 2025 until midnight for their safety."

As of 8 a.m. on August 27, 2025, the residents have returned to their respective dormitories.

“Continuous rainfall from the southwest monsoon, compounded by local thunderstorms, caused flooding not only within VSU but also in nearby communities where students and employees reside. Reports from some residents confirmed rising water levels in Patag, Guadalupe, Pangasugan, and other flood-prone areas,” the report added. 

It was further learned that despite the flooding, no major injuries have been reported

"Authorities on the ground continue to assess the situation and provide updates to the university community," the report further said.