Heavy rains expected in Metro Manila, Luzon areas on Tuesday night
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and nine other areas in Luzon are expecting heavy rains until late Tuesday night, Sept. 3, according to the state meteorologists.
In its 8:00 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said this is due to the southwest monsoon or habagat enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng.
“Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains affecting Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Tarlac, Pampanga, Batangas, Quezon, and Nueva Ecija which may persist within 3 hours,” Pagasa said in its update.
Enteng became a severe tropical storm on Tuesday afternoon, bringing overcast rains in most parts of Luzon.
READ: Enteng intensifies into severe tropical storm
However, only four areas in the region are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.
Article continues after this advertisementEarlier, Pagasa hoisted TCWS No. 1 in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, the northern portion of La Union, and Abra, where 39 kph to 61 kph wind speed is expected, causing minimal to minor threat to life and property.
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