#FloodPH alert: Parts of NCR flooded after heavy downpour
File photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler.com
MANILA, Philippines – Parts of Metro Manila were flooded on Saturday, July 25, after a heavy downpour.
Philippine weather bureau PAGASA also issued an advisory at 5:55 pm, warning residents of a thunderstorm affecting Metro Manila (North Caloocan, Valenzuela, Marikina, Quezon City).
It was forecast to affect nearby areas like Bataan (Bagac, Morong), Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, NuevaEcija, and Zambales, for two to 3 hours.
"All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flash floods. Keep monitoring for updates," PAGASA said in a tweet.
In Metro Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the following areas are flooded:
FLOOD UPDATE: As of 6:22 PM, Commonwealth Feria EB. Gutter deep. All lanes passable. Ten-4. #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) July 25, 2015FLOOD ALERT: As of 5:37 PM, Commonwealth Doña Carmen. Half tire deep. Both directions not passable to light vehicles. Ten-4. #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) July 25, 2015FLOOD ALERT: As of 5:34 PM at Commonwealth Winston both directions. Half tire deep. Passable to all types of vehicles. Ten-4. #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) July 25, 2015Monitor MMDA's updates via it's Twitter account.
Netizens are also reporting the weather condition in their areas. Here are some of their posts:
We've received reports of heavy rain in Quezon city. How's the weather in your area? Keep safe #WeatherAlert #FloodPH pic.twitter.com/vtIK5VLir3
— MovePH (@MovePH) July 25, 2015How's the weather in your area? Tweet @MovePH your photos and reports. Keep safe! #WeatherAlert #FloodPH https://t.co/7cHq7JsnrS
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 25, 2015@rapplerdotcom @MovePH @FMajaducon heavy rains in alabang
— Ana Maria Soriano (@anarsoriano) July 25, 2015@MovePH its heavy rainfall at Daang Hari, Evia City Commercial, Las Piñas.
— Roberto Guevara (@bertguevara) July 25, 2015You can also post your reports on MovePH's Project Agos Alert Map. – Rappler.com
