Heavy rains, lightning, strong winds hit Metro Manila, Tarlac, Pampanga, others

Parts of Metro Manila and eight provinces in Luzon experienced heavy to intense rains with lightning and strong winds Thursday afternoon.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a thunderstorm advisory at 4:25 p.m., warning residents of the affected areas within the next two to three hours.

Areas currently experiencing severe weather conditions include Metro Manila (Muntinlupa), Tarlac (Bamban), Pampanga (Porac, Mabalacat, Angeles), Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Gabaldon, General Tinio, Laur), Batangas (San Juan), Rizal (Rodriguez, Antipolo, Binangonan, Pililla, Jala-Jala, Cardona), Laguna (Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pagsanjan, Santa Cruz, Cavinti), and Quezon (Sariaya).

Other regions such as Bulacan (Norzagaray, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Malolos, Hagonoy, Paombong, Calumpit), Zambales, Bataan, and Cavite are also under the advisory with similar weather warnings.

Residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures against flash floods and landslides as conditions may persist for up to three hours.

PAGASA continues to monitor the situation and advises affected residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines to ensure their well-being.