#FloodPH alert: Netizens report floods in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila residents who were on their way to work on Wednesday, August 12, were stuck in heavy traffic due to a heavy downpour of rain which caused floods in certain parts of Metro Manila. 

On its Twitter account @dost_pagasa, state weather bureau PAGASA alerted the public of strong rain in Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna and some areas in Bataan.

Expect thunderstorm over #MetroManila,#Rizal,#Laguna and other areas of #Bataan within the next 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/i4g0cA7ySs

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) August 12, 2015

Various photos of flood areas, specifically in Quezon City and Makati City, were posted on social media sites late morning.

In the Project Agos Zero Casualty Facebook group, Allan Jeff Areliano posted a photo of a flooded village in Barangay Culiat in Quezon City. 

Electricity was cut off while it was raining hard in the University of the Philippines (UP), Soeui Lee (@zoweelee) reported.

Electricity out & heavy rain in UP Diliman, says @zoweelee_ How’s the weather in your area? Keep safe! #WeatherAlert pic.twitter.com/sv8GgGvXDL

— MovePH (@MovePH) August 12, 2015

Makati City floods  

In Makati City, Kenneth Dimalibot (@justcallmelloyd) posted a video of the knee-deep flood along Chino Roces. 

VIDEO: Almost knee-deep flood along Chino Roces Ave via @justcallmelloyd pic.twitter.com/tD2el7OeJa #WeatherAlert

— MovePH (@MovePH) August 12, 2015

Here are other posts in social media: 

This is worth 5 minutes of rain, says @limePalacio. Taken at Don Chino Roces Ave #WeatherAlert pic.twitter.com/a7qI1q7P19

— MovePH (@MovePH) August 12, 2015

#FloodReport as of 10:09am: Gutter level flood in Buendia ave. corner Malugay st. Photo by Ako si Kuya Amin pic.twitter.com/tor3OU1sai

— MovePH (@MovePH) August 12, 2015

Almost zero visibility in UP Diliman, says @Jobbyyyyyy #WeatherAlert pic.twitter.com/TGuFuMpbof

— MovePH (@MovePH) August 12, 2015

Another view from Cityland on Buendia Makati @MovePH @lei_balboa @rapplerdotcom #WeatherAlert pic.twitter.com/MJc8GnlEug

— Alex Reyes (@kludged) August 12, 2015

The months from June to September have always been the period when typhoons and monsoon rains inundate the Philippines. – Rappler.com 

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