Metro Manila Experiences Widespread Flooding Due to Enhanced Habagat
The enhanced habagat or southwest monsoon causes widespread flooding in various areas of the National Capital Region.
On Wednesday morning (July 24, 2024), Metro Manila experienced massive flooding due to the enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina. The combined effects of Typhoon Carina and enhanced habagat have caused serious flooding and potential landslides in some areas.
PAGASA issued a red rainfall warning, indicating serious flooding in low-lying areas of the capital region and several other locations. The red warning indicates torrential rains that have already led to severe flooding in various parts of Metro Manila.
By early morning, the Marikina River’s water level reached 16 meters, prompting evacuation orders for residents in the vicinity. The river’s level will be closely monitored, with forced evacuations planned if it reaches 18 meters.
Here is the list of areas under flood warnings:
- Red Warning: Metro Manila, Ilocos Norte, northern Ilocos Sur, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal
- Orange Warning: Rest of Ilocos Sur, Abra, Apayao, northern Cagayan, Zambales, Cavite
- Yellow Warning: La Union, western Pangasinan, Benguet, rest of Cagayan, Tarlac, Batangas, Laguna, northern Quezon
PAGASA reported that the enhanced Habagat, intensified by Typhoon Carina, has resulted in strong to gale-force gusts in the following areas:
- Ilocos Region
- Cordillera Administrative Region
- Nueva Vizcaya,
- Quirino
- the eastern portion of Isabela
- Central Luzon
- Metro Manila
- CALABARZON
- MIMAROPA
- Bicol Region
- Visayas
- Zamboanga Peninsula
- Northern Mindanao
Malacañang Palace also announced the suspension of government work and classes throughout the National Capital Region due to the heavy rains. Many local government units also canceled classes to ensure public safety.
Ateneo de Manila University has opened its Loyola Heights campus as a temporary evacuation center for students, staff, and their families. The university has offered its facilities as a refuge from severe flooding.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on relevant agencies to assist the residents affected by the ongoing weather conditions. Residents are urged to stay informed through local news updates and adhere to safety measures to protect themselves and their families.
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