Flooded Roads in Quezon City on Saturday Afternoon
Several roads in Quezon City were flooded on the afternoon of Saturday, August 30, as heavy rains caused by a low-pressure area inside the Philippine area of responsibility swept through the region, officials reported. The flooding disrupted traffic and posed challenges for motorists navigating affected areas.
The exact four word keyphrase appears early to highlight the critical situation. According to local authorities, water levels varied from gutter deep to knee deep, impacting vehicle passage in certain spots.
Detailed Flood Report from Quezon City
As of 3:14 p.m., floodwaters covered multiple major thoroughfares. Roads such as Edsa Dario northbound, Edsa Centris service road northbound, and Edsa North Avenue northbound experienced water depths around eight inches, but remained passable to all vehicle types, sources said.
Similarly, Elliptical Road at Kalayaan Avenue and C5 Katipunan Ateneo northbound had gutter-deep flooding of eight to nine inches, still allowing passage for most vehicles. However, certain stretches like C5 Katipunan Ateneo northbound and C5 Katipunan Aurora service road southbound reached knee deep levels of approximately 19 inches, rendering them impassable for light vehicles, community members noted.
Other affected areas included Edsa Balintawak northbound, Edsa Muñoz northbound, Commonwealth Ever eastbound, and Commonwealth Winston and Technohub westbound, where knee-deep flooding restricted light vehicle movement.
Weather Conditions Driving Flooding
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported intense to torrential rains accompanied by lightning and strong winds in Quezon City and neighboring Metro Manila areas. These conditions are expected to persist for at least two more hours, potentially affecting nearby provinces as well, officials reported.
Areas experiencing heavy rainfall include Metro Manila cities such as Caloocan, Malabon, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Valenzuela, Las Piñas, and Parañaque. Nearby provinces like Cavite, Quezon, Rizal, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Zambales are also under severe weather alerts.
Expected Rainfall in Surrounding Provinces
Moderate to heavy showers with lightning and strong winds are forecasted in Bataan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, and Laguna within the next two hours, local leaders noted. The continued southwest monsoon (habagat), a tropical storm trough outside the Philippine area, and a low-pressure area east of Mindanao are contributing to the unsettled weather.
Residents and motorists are advised to exercise caution and monitor updates as the situation evolves.
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