#MarioPH: Rainfall alerts in parts of Central Luzon

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MANILA, Philippines – State weather bureau Pagasa raised evening of Friday, September 19, the rainfall warning in at least 3 provinces in Central Luzon despite the slight weakening of Tropical Storm Mario (Fung-Wong).

The rainfall warning in other areas affected by the storm, on the other hand, has been lowered.

In its 9pm bulletin, PAGASA changed the warnings levels it raised in areas that experienced the combined effects of Mario and the southwest monsoon:

Red rainfall warning

• Nueva Ecija
• Zambales
• Tarlac

Orange rainfall warning

• Bataan

Yellow rainfall warning

• Metro Manila
• Bulacan
• Pampanga
• Rizal
• Cavite

In its earlier bulletin, those under the yellow rainfall warning now used to be covered by the red rainfall warning.

In Metro Manila alone, the storm caused heavy flooding in most areas. Floods in some areas have already subsided, though, come afternoon. (READ: #MarioPH: Flooded Metro Manila areas, September 19)

The storm has slightly weakened as it move west northwest at 19 km per hour, with moderate to intense rains (7 to 20 mm per hour) within the tropical storm’s 350-km diameter. (READ: #MarioPH slightly weakens)

Follow Rappler’s live blog for more information, photos, and videos from areas affected by Typhoon #MarioPH (Fung-Wong). – Rappler.com

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