Raw Video: Manggahan Floodway — Heavy rains hit Metro Manila, nearby provinces
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Video taken at around 2 p.m., Aug. 8
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MANILA,
Philippines (
JPR) — Portions of
Metro Manila and nearby provinces have been submerged in floodwaters since Tuesday, Aug. 7, due to the relentless rains brought about by the enhanced southwest monsoon, forcing nearly 270,
000 families to flee their homes.
As of 4:30 p.m. today, at least 19 people were reported dead. 9 of the reported casualties were victims of a landslide incident in
Quezon City, the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (
NDRRMC) said.
Classes in all levels have been suspended since Tuesday.
The state weather bureau said that Metro Manila and nearby provinces will experience improved weather conditions by Friday.