Rain expected in Metro Manila, parts of Luzon on July 19
The Philippine weather bureau, Pagasa, has issued a thunderstorm advisory for Metro Manila and parts of Luzon. Residents are warned of potential flash floods and landslides due to heavy rains and the southwest monsoon.
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MANILA, Philippines - Moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds are expected over parts of Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon within the next two hours on Sunday morning, the state weather bureau said.
In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 7:10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the following areas will experience these weather conditions:
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Pagasa said the same weather conditions were already prevailing over the following areas and may persist within the next two hours:
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The weather bureau advised the public to "take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards, which include flash floods and landslides."
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