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Metro Manila Grapples with Widespread Flooding Amid Habagat Rains
Widespread flooding hit Metro Manila on Wednesday due to heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'. Several areas experienced submerged roads, disrupting transportation. Some educational institutions declared class suspensions.
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila were flooded on Wednesday morning amid the heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat, local government units said. READ: Walang pasok: Class suspensions on Wednesday, Sept. 9 The Manila City’s Public Safety Patrol reported the flooding situation in these areas as of 7:23 a.m.: Gutter-deep (8 inches) In Valenzuela City, flooding was also reported in the following areas as of 8:20 a.m.: Surface water (2–6 inches) Meanwhile, flooding situation in Mandaluyong City as of 8:59 a.m. is as follows: Up to 6 inches deep, passable to all vehicles Kindly refresh this page for the latest updates on the list of flooded areas. /jpv
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