MMDA extends Pasig Ferry suspension due to high water levels

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) extended the suspension of Pasig Ferry operations on Friday due to elevated water levels causing damage to pontoons.

Initially suspended last Tuesday because of heavy rains from Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, ferry stations including Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin, Maybunga, Kalawaan, Guadalupe, Valenzuela, Hulo, Lambingan, Sta. Ana, PUP, Lawton, Escolta, and Quinta are still affected.

Classes within Metro Manila were also suspended on Wednesday due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat).

According to Malacañang, government work in the National Capital Region (NCR) was also suspended for Wednesday.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a red warning alert for Metro Manila, Rizal, and Bataan on Wednesday, indicating over 30 millimeters of rain expected in the next two hours with potential flooding.

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