Heavy rain hits Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon

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Heavy rain hits Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon

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(UPDATED) Rain from the southwest monsoon triggers floods in low-lying areas and forces class suspensions

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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Heavy rain due to the southwest monsoon hit Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon on Monday, June 11, triggering floods in some areas.

As of 5 pm on Monday, state weather bureau PAGASA had issued a yellow rainfall advisory for Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, and Laguna. (READ: FAST FACTS: Tropical cyclones, rainfall advisories)

The yellow rainfall advisory means:

  • heavy rain
  • 7.5-15 mm of rain observed in one hour, expected to continue for two more hours
  • floods possible in low-lying areas
  • residents should monitor the weather condition

These photos taken in Sampaloc, Manila, showed floods outside the Saint Anthony of Padua Shrine.



 

One netizen expressed dismay over the floods outside their home in Barangay Sauyo, Quezon City.


 

MacArthur Highway in Valenzuela City was flooded, too.


 

A netizen in Makati City sent this photo, saying they were experiencing heavy rain and strong winds.


 

This video posted early Monday afternoon shows the situation across the Manila City Hall.


 

Malacañang on Monday afternoon issued Memorandum Circular (MC) 46, covering only Metro Manila, which suspended work in the executive department and classes in all levels starting 3 pm. Before the Palace order, nearly all Metro Manila mayors had already suspended classes in all levels. (READ: #WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Monday, June 11)

“Agencies of the government involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness, and other vital services shall continue with their operations,” said the office of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.

“We leave the suspension of work for private companies and offices to the sound discretion of their companies or employers.”

Meanwhile, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio ordered half-day work – only until noon – for all courts in Metro Manila on Monday. The Supreme Court (SC) said executive judges overseeing courts in other areas are given discretion to decide if they must suspend work as well. – Rappler.com

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