Orange Rainfall Warning in Luzon Areas
Several parts of Luzon, including Zambales, are now under an orange rainfall warning as the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” intensifies, sources said. These areas may experience heavy rainfall reaching between 15 to 30 millimeters within three hours, posing risks of flooding and landslides.
The Philippine weather agency issued this alert at 8:00 p.m., highlighting the urgency for residents to stay vigilant and prepare for potential heavy downpours.
Areas Under Orange Rainfall Warning
The following locations are under the orange rainfall warning, signaling significant rain intensity:
- Zambales
- Bataan
- Batangas
- Pampanga (including Porac, Floridablanca, Lubao)
- Tarlac (Mayantoc, San Jose, Capas, Bamban)
Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued for Surrounding Provinces
Meanwhile, a yellow rainfall warning was declared for several nearby areas where moderate rain between 7.5 and 15 millimeters is expected within the same period. This indicates a lower but still significant risk of flooding and disruptions.
These areas include Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and various municipalities in Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Quezon provinces.
Specific Locations Under Yellow Warning
Key places under the yellow rainfall advisory are:
- Metro Manila
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Rizal
- Tarlac (Concepcion, Anao, Tarlac City, Gerona, La Paz, Paniqui, Pura, Ramos, San Manuel, Victoria, Camiling, Moncada, Santa Ignacia, San Clemente)
- Pampanga (Apalit, Arayat, Bacolor, Candaba, San Fernando, Magalang, Mexico, Minalin, San Luis, San Simon, Santa Ana, Santo Tomas, Angeles, Mabalacat, Guagua, Santa Rita, Masantol, Macebebe, Sasmuan)
- Bulacan (Paombong, Hagonoy, Malolos, Bulakan, Obando, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Balagtas, Guiguinto, Plaridel, Calumpit, Pulilan, San Jose del Monte, Santa Maria, Pandi, Bustos, Baliuag)
- Quezon (Candelaria, Sariaya, Dolores, Tiaong, San Antonio, Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Tayabas, Lucena)
Ongoing Rainfall in Bulacan, Quezon, and Nueva Ecija
Light to moderate rains with occasional heavy showers are expected for some parts of Bulacan, particularly in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzagaray, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, and Angat within the next three hours.
Similarly, areas in Quezon and Nueva Ecija are experiencing persistent rains that may continue for the next few hours, including municipalities such as General Nakar, Infanta, Pagbilao, Real, and many others.
Quezon and Nueva Ecija Rain-affected Areas
- Quezon: General Nakar, Infanta, Pagbilao, Real, Agdangan, Alabat, Atimonan, Buenavista, Burdeos, Calauag, Catanauan, General Luna, Guinayangan, Gumaca, Jomalig, Lopez, Macalelon, Mulanay, Padre Burgos, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Perez, Pitogo, Plaridel, Polillo, Quezon, San Andres, San Francisco, San Narciso, Tagkawayan, Unisan
- Nueva Ecija: Pantabangan, Carranglan, Lupao, Talugtug, Cuyapo, Nampicuan
Tropical Storm Emong and Dante Updates
According to recent sources, Tropical Storm Emong has been tracked about 150 kilometers west of Laoag City, moving southwest at 20 kilometers per hour. It carries maximum sustained winds of 65 kph with gusts reaching up to 80 kph. Experts warn that Emong may strengthen to a severe tropical storm before making landfall on Friday.
At the same time, Tropical Storm Dante continues to hold its strength, moving north-northwest at 25 kph. It is located approximately 835 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, with winds similarly at 65 kph and gusts up to 80 kph.
Residents in affected areas are urged to monitor updates closely and take necessary precautions against heavy rains and possible flooding.
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