Eagle News reporter Robert Ramiro gives an update on the flood on various areas in Quezon City.
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Roxas warns of more rains and severe floods; Ipo and La Mesa dams reach critical levels
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas said the heavy rains in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Laguna which have been placed under “red” rainfall warning would continue for the next few hours as tropical storm “Mario” continued to dump heavy rains. “Mario” had affected monsoon rains. PAGASA said the combined effect of Southwest Monsoon and TS “MARIO” will bring moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms in Bicol Region and Eastern and […]
MMDA suspends number coding
The Metro Manila Development Authority suspends number coding except in Las Piñas and Makati. In an MMDA advisory, Araneta Avenue and Quezon Avenue are unpassable due to flood.
Update: Red warning rainfall still up in Metro Manila, Luzon provinces
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Metro Manila and nearby provinces are still under the red rainfall warning, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in 9 a.m. Friday update. In its advisory, PAGASA said that heavy to torrential rains is affecting Metro Manila, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan. The agency said severe flooding is expected in these areas and has advised residents to take precautionary measures. PAGASA said the red rainfall warning, the […]
ICYMI La Mesa Dam reaches critical levels
Unlike other dams, La Mesa Dam does not have flood gates, and water automatically overflows when water reaches critical levels.
MMDA suspends number coding
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended Friday the number coding for motorists, except in Makati and Las Pinas due to flooded streets brought about by Tropical Storm “Mario.” Under the traffic scheme, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 0 and 9 are not allowed to travel around the metropolis on Fridays. Heavy rains spawned by Tropical Storm “Mario” continues to intensify as it moves towards northern Luzon. (PNA)
‘Starter kits’ distributed to Mayon evacuees
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — To ensure the safety and comfort of families evacuated from Mount Mayon danger zones in Albay, authorities started distributing “starter kits” to the displaced people. 901st Infantry Brigade commander Col. Raul Farnacio on Friday said that these “starter kits” consist of blankets, sleeping mats and mosquito nets. Farnacio said these items are now being given to families sheltering in evacuation centers. The 901st Infantry Brigade commander said that no untoward […]
No traffic problems in SLEX
According to the traffic monitoring division of the South Luzon Expressway, there are no major traffic problems in the said expressway. There are also no reports of flood along SLEX, from Alabang to Calamba.
PCG on heightened alert
All units of the Philippine Coast Guard is under heightened alert due to tropical storm ‘Mario” and its accompanying heavy rains. The purpose of the heightened alert status is to ensure the rapid deployment of Coast Guard personnel as well as to implement rules and regulations regarding sea travel during bad weather. In the latest report of the PCG, 264 passengers were stranded, with 254 from Cebu and 10 from Catanduanes. Three vessels and 34 […]
Marikina asks for more rubber boats
The PIO of Marikina is asking owners of rubber boats to coordinate with Rescue 161 for deployment after Marikina River reached 19.5 meters. Marikina River has been placed under Alert level 4 when it reached the 18 meter critical water level earlier at around 6:30 a.m. Friday. All evacuation centers in Marikina are fully occupied.
Flood in various parts of Metro Manila
As tropical storm “Mario” continues its rampage in Luzon, various parts of Metro Manila and outlying areas experienced severe flooding. Heavy and continuous rain caused flood that, in some areas, submerged vehicles.
Laguna also placed under “red” rainfall warning; various areas of NCR, Rizal flooded
MANILA, Philippines — Continuous heavy rains in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon prompted the country’s weather bureau to raise the “red” rainfall warning over Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Laguna, which meant that severe flooding is expected in these areas. In its heavy rainfall warning number 6 issued at 9 a.m. today, PAGASA already included the province of Laguna in the previous three areas (Metro Manila, Rizal and Bulacan) where the red rainfall […]
