MGB warns of landslides, floods in Luzon, Mindanao due to LPA

Communities and local governments in Luzon and Mindanao are urged to stay on high alert for rain-induced landslides and flash floods as a low-pressure area (LPA) strengthens the southwest monsoon, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).

The MGB warned at least eight cities in Metro Manila and 24 provinces of landslides, floods or flash floods, and debris flows from Thursday until Sunday.

In Metro Manila, 412 villages in Manila, Marikina, Pasig, Quezon City, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela are at risk of moderate to very high flooding and moderate landslides.

Meanwhile, at least 3,358 other villages in Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Cordillera Administrative Region, the Ilocos Region, Caraga Region, and Northern Mindanao might encounter moderate to very high flooding, moderate to very high landslides and debris flow.

PAGASA forecasts heavier rains across Luzon until Sunday due to the combined effects of the LPA and Habagat.

Several local government units suspended classes on July 3 due to heavy rains.

The MGB advised communities and local government units (LGUs) in Luzon to stay on high alert for possible weather-related disasters.