MANILA – The southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” continues to drench Luzon and the Visayas, leading to the overflow of La Mesa Dam, the weather bureau reported on Wednesday (28 Aug 2024).
As of 5:00 AM, the water level at La Mesa Dam reached 80.16 meters, surpassing its spilling level of 80.15 meters.
Low-lying areas along the Tullahan River—including Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome—are at risk of flooding.
Valenzuela’s Barangay Ligon, North Expressway, La Huerta Subdivision, and parts of Malabon are also expected to be affected.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued an alert, urging residents in these areas to prepare for potential flooding due to rising water levels.
PAGASA also forecasts intermittent rains in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Antique, all caused by “habagat.”
Additionally, scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected across La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, the Bicol Region, and the remaining areas of the Visayas, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa.
The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms, while light to moderate winds and seas will prevail across the archipelago, according to PAGASA.
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