#FloodPH alert: Friday downpour floods Metro Manila streets

MANILA, Philippines – Several streets in Metro Manila were flooded on Friday afternoon, August 28, after a heavy downpour.

Philippine weather bureau PAGASA also issued an advisory at 1:05 pm, warning residents of a thunderstorm affecting ‪Metro Manila‬, and the provinces of Rizal, Batangas, and Quezon which may persist within two hours.

“All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flash floods,” PAGASA said.

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2 #NCR_PRSDIssued at: 1:05 PM, 28 August 2015Thunderstorm is affecting #MetroManila…
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In Metro Manila, residents report the following areas are flooded:

Aurora Blvd near SM centerpoint @rapplerdotcom @MovePH #FloodPH #weatheralert pic.twitter.com/3evNF05r1r
— Gemma B. Mendoza (@gemmabmendoza) August 28, 2015

Corner Boni Serrano and Gilmore #FloodPH #WeatherAlert @MovePH @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/PK8LVmoqm9
— Gemma B. Mendoza (@gemmabmendoza) August 28, 2015

Along UN Avenue #FloodPH #WeatherAlert @MovePH @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/ISpAPYeiiE
— Gemma B. Mendoza (@gemmabmendoza) August 28, 2015

Also along Magsaysay Blvd (near SM Centerpoint), Manila. Ankle-to-knee-deep floods. @rapplerdotcom @MovePH #FloodPH pic.twitter.com/R0Nr50BcZ4
— Michael Bueza (@mikebueza) August 28, 2015

#FloodPH in parts of San Juan City. pic.twitter.com/qVT32TKHcy via @mikebueza
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) August 28, 2015

@rapplerdotcom @feu pic.twitter.com/9h2kpPx8uC
— anggedlssnts (@anggerocks) August 28, 2015

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has also tweeted about reports about flooded areas:

FLOOD ALERT : As of 2:26 PM, Along Araneta from Aurora to Palanza St. Gutter deep. Passable to light vehicles. Ten-4. #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) August 28, 2015

You can also post your reports on MovePH’s Project Agos Alert Map. – Rappler.com