Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued for Metro Manila and Luzon
Residents across Metro Manila and nine other Luzon provinces face possible flooding as a yellow rainfall warning takes effect Sunday morning. The Philippine weather agency cautions that these areas might receive between 7.5 mm and 15 mm of rain, signaling moderate to heavy showers.
The yellow rainfall warning covers Metro Manila, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and selected parts of Batangas and Laguna. This alert highlights the likelihood of significant rainfall that could lead to localized flooding and disrupt daily life.
Provinces Under Warning and Expected Rainfall
Pagasa’s 8 a.m. advisory lists specific municipalities in Batangas and Laguna under the warning. In Batangas, affected towns include Balayan, Tuy, Nasugbu, Lian, and Calatagan. Laguna’s warned areas are Calamba, Binan, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, and Cabuyao. These locations should prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding.
Additionally, light to moderate rainfall with intermittent heavy downpours is forecasted for Nueva Ecija and Quezon over the next three hours. Authorities advise residents in these provinces to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Additional Areas Experiencing Rainfall
Several towns across Laguna are also experiencing similar weather conditions. These include Alaminos, Bay, Calauan, Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Liliw, Los Baños, Lumban, Luisiana, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Rizal, San Pablo, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Siniloan, and Victoria. Residents here are urged to monitor updates and be vigilant.
Batangas Towns Affected by the Warning
In Batangas, several municipalities face the threat of heavy rain. These include Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Batangas City, Bauan, Calaca, Cuenca, Ibaan, Laurel, Lemery, Lipa, Lobo, Mabini, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, San Luis, San Nicolas, San Pascual, Santa Teresita, Santo Tomas, Taal, Talisay, Tanauan, Taysan, and Tingloy.
Weather System Updates and Impact
Severe Tropical Storm Wipha, known locally as Crising, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday afternoon. Despite this, the southwest monsoon, locally called habagat, continues to bring widespread rain across much of the country. This weather pattern is responsible for the persistent downpours and flooding concerns.
Local sources noted the importance of remaining cautious amid the prevailing weather conditions. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and prepare for potential flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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