Emong brings heavy rains, winds, flooding in Luzon

Severe Tropical Storm Emong, now moving north-northeastward at 35 kilometers per hour, continues to bring heavy rains and strong winds across many parts of Luzon until Sunday evening, July 27.

PAGASA warns that intense rainfall could cause widespread flooding and landslides in regions like Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Occidental Mindoro, Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Tarlac, Laguna, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Nueva Ecija.

A yellow rainfall warning was raised over Metro Manila and seven provinces in Luzon on Friday due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, with expected rainfall between 7.5 and 15 millimeters over Metro Manila, Bataan, Rizal, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

Moderate to heavy monsoon rains may still be experienced over Ilocos Region, western parts of Cordillera and Central Luzon, and Occidental Mindoro through Tuesday next week.

PAGASA advises the public to take necessary measures to protect life and property as these conditions are expected to persist until Sunday evening.