Watch out for heavy rains, floods in NCR on Thursday, Friday - Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday afternoon warned of possible heavy rainfall, flooding, and other hazards to life and property in Metro Manila on Thursday and Friday due to the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

In separate impact-based advisories issued at 3 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that “[a]s local impacts may vary from location to location, the public and local authorities are advised to take all necessary measures to mitigate the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding in your respective localities.”

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Pagasa warned of “minor” and “significant” impacts of the southwest monsoon in Metro Manila on Thursday and Friday.

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It said that the following impacts are expected on Thursday and Friday:

Several health facilities may be damaged

Mino to serious r injuries and danger to life may be expected

A few houses and buildings, mostly makeshift or made of unreinforced light materials, may sustain slight, moderate to extensive damage

Few consumer connections may experience electric power interruptions

Water services may be interrupted in some areas

Some disruptions in road, rail, sea, and air transportation may be expected, with a few passengers stranded. Some journeys may take longer than usual

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Hence, Pagasa advised the public of the following precautionary measures:

Stay indoors and stay tuned for the latest news and weather updates

Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in floodwater

Do not go swimming or boating in swollen rivers

Do not cross streams when the water level is already above the knee

Do not walk or drive through flooded areas

Leave the evacuation area only when authorities say it is safe to return home

Report fallen trees and electric posts to proper authorities

Check for wet or submerged electrical outlets and appliances before turning on the electricity

Check your house for possible damage and repair as necessary

Make sure that the food and water for drinking are not contaminated by flood water

Dispose rainwater in cans, pots, and tires to prevent breeding of mosquitoes

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