Heavy rains cause floods in Metro Manila, nearby areas on Monday

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and adjacent areas saw intense and torrential rains on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau.

In its advisory at 3:57 p.m., the  Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that “intense to torrential rain showers with lightning and strong winds” are being experienced in the National Capital Region (NCR), along with adjacent areas Bulacan, Cavite, Zambales, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, and Batangas.

Pagasa said the rains “may persist within 2 hours and may affect nearby areas.”

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“All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” Pagasa said.

Several areas in the NCR were flooded due to the rains, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

As of 4:48 p.m., “below gutter deep floods” were seen in E Rodriguez-Araneta, Araneta del Monte, and C3 NLEX/ Connector in Quezon City; McArthur Hi-Way Calle Uno in Caloocan City; as well as in Andrew Tramo and Edsa Roxas intersection in Pasay City.

Also, “above gutter deep” floods were seen in EDSA Orense St. Guadalupe in Makati City, and C5 Kalayaan in Taguig City.

Meanwhile, some flights were temporarily suspended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport due to the flooding, according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).

A “lightning red alert” was issued by the MIAA at 4:07 p.m., but it was shortly lifted at 4:37 p.m.

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