Waterspout seen over Manila Bay

Contributed photo by Joel Butuyan

MANILA, Philippines—A waterspout  was seen Saturday afternoon over Manila Bay, a netizen told INQUIRER.net.

Joel Butuyan in a phone interview said he saw a waterspout forming in Manila Bay around 5:30 p.m.

Butuyan said he observed an unusual formation over the water which he said seemed like a tornado.

The weather phenomenon lasted for around seven minutes but disappeared when heavy rains started to pour, he said.

He posted a photo of the watersprout travelling over Manila Bay on Facebook.

Milady Ponsones of Cavite City also contributed photos showing the waterspout.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration , meanwhile, said in a phone interview that it did not monitor any weather phenomenon in Manila Bay.

Pagasa, however, was quick to say there was nothing to worry since waterspouts usually occur during a thunderstorm and would quickly disappear.

On Saturday evening, some parts of Metro Manila particularly in Manila experienced heavy downpour.

Contributed photos by Milady Ponsones