Southwest Monsoon Brings Widespread Flooding and Landslides to Philippines
The enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and several provinces. Sea travel has been suspended in affected areas, and nearly 9,000 barangays are at risk.
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Metro Manila, over 20 provinces still face heavy rain from southwest monsoon
The southwest monsoon is still being enhanced by Typhoon Dolphin on Saturday, August 8. Meanwhile, there is a new low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
By Acor Arceo
Read full article →Nearly 9,000 barangays nationwide at risk for floods, landslides
ILOILO CITY – Nearly 9,000 barangays across the country have been identified as potentially vulnerable to flooding and rain-induced landslides as persistent rains associated with the southwest monsoon continue to threaten communities. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) said 8,911 barangays are covered by its latest rain-induced landslide and flooding
By besguerra
Read full article →Red rainfall warning still up over Metro Manila, other areas amid habagat
A red rainfall warning remained in effect over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon as the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring heavy rains on Saturday, August 8.
By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina
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