Orange Rainfall Warning in Zambales and Bataan
An orange rainfall warning has been issued over the provinces of Zambales and Bataan due to the ongoing impact of the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, sources said Wednesday morning. This orange rainfall warning signals that these areas may receive between 15 and 30 millimeters of rain in the next three hours, increasing the risk of flooding.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) cautioned that flooding remains a threat under this intensified rainfall alert. Residents in these provinces are urged to stay vigilant and prepare for possible flood events.
Yellow Rainfall Warning for Metro Manila and Nearby Areas
Alongside the orange warning, Metro Manila and six other Luzon areas are under a yellow rainfall warning. This means these locations could expect between 7.5 and 15 millimeters of rain within the next three hours. The areas under yellow warning include Metro Manila, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, and specific municipalities in Pampanga and Tarlac.
- Pampanga: Floridablanca, Lubao, Sasmuan, Macabebe, Mabalacat, Porac, Angeles, Masantol
- Tarlac: Capas, Bamban, San Jose, Mayantoc, San Clemente, Camiling, Santa Ignacia
Authorities emphasize that flooding remains possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas within these zones.
Current Rainfall Conditions Across Luzon
Pagasa also reported light to moderate rainfall with occasional heavy showers over Nueva Ecija, expected to persist over the next three hours. Meanwhile, other areas currently experiencing light to moderate rain with occasional heavy bursts include Bulacan, Quezon, and various towns in Pampanga and Tarlac.
- Pampanga: Apalit, Arayat, Bacolor, Candaba, San Fernando, Magalang, Mexico, Minalin, San Luis, San Simon, Santa Ana, Santo Tomas, Guagua, Santa Rita
- Tarlac: Concepcion, Anao, Tarlac City, Gerona, La Paz, Paniqui, Pura, Ramos, San Manuel, Victoria, Moncada
Tropical Depression Dante Update
In a separate advisory, the tropical depression named Dante is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm within the next 12 hours, local meteorological officials noted. Dante was last tracked 880 kilometers east of extreme northern Luzon, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour with gusts reaching 70 km/h. It is moving northwestward at 25 km/h, potentially affecting weather conditions in northern Luzon soon.
Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor updates closely and prepare for possible weather disturbances.
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