Naia suspends ops during lightning red alert

Flight and ground operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) were temporarily suspended due to a lightning red alert issued by the Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa), but have since resumed.

The suspension, effective as of 2:20 p.m., was implemented as a safety measure to prevent incidents when lightning poses a danger and was downgraded to a yellow alert at 2:42 p.m.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) also issued a thunderstorm advisory for parts of Luzon, taking effect at 2:13 p.m.

Moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Quezon, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna within the next two hours.

Pagasa warned that these conditions may persist for up to two hours and affect nearby areas.