NLEX San Simon Area Remains Flooded, Raising Traffic Concerns
Parts of the Northern Luzon Expressway (NLEx) in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines, remain flooded as of Friday, September 4. NLEx Corporation reported water build-up on all northbound and southbound lanes.
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