MANILA — Flight operations and ground activities have recommenced at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), as confirmed by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Airport Ground Operations and Safety Division (AGOSD).

The red lightning alert issued earlier has been downgraded to a yellow alert.

According to MIAA, the airport resumed its full operations at 9:01 a.m. this Monday.

Previously, under a red lightning alert, both takeoffs and landings were temporarily prohibited.

While there are no indications of an approaching storm, the southwest monsoon is expected to bring rain to certain areas of the country. (ai/mnm)