Intense rain, floods to affect Metro, nearby provinces

Got stranded Friday because of the floods and heavy rain?

The situation may not get better Saturday.

The state weather bureau warned of possible flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon amid heavy rains caused by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Saturday.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued an orange warning level in Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Manila at 12 p.m.

The same warning was also issued by Pagasa to the provinces of Zambales, Bulacan and Pampanga.

In a yellow rainfall advisory, intense rain is expected in the affected areas where “flooding is threatening.”

The state bureau also raised yellow rainfall alert to the rest of Metro Manila and the provinces of Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Bataan   and Tarlac.

In a yellow rainfall alert, “flooding is possible” as heavy rains is expected on the affected areas.

Pagasa also warned that a thunderstorm was affecting ‪‎Laguna, ‪‎Batangas, ‪Cavite and‪ ‎Quezon, which may persist within 3 hours.

The agency advised the public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions, and monitor the weather condition. IDL

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