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Luzon braces for heavy downpours Wednesday as thunderstorms develop
The state weather bureau has warned of heavy to intense rainfall across Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon on Wednesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration cautioned of lightning and strong winds accompanying the localized thunderstorms.
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a thunderstorm advisory Wednesday afternoon alerting residents across Luzon to prepare for severe weather conditions. Heavy to intense rain showers are expected to affect Metro Manila and surrounding provinces, with the weather disturbance likely to intensify during the afternoon hours.
Pagesa's advisory, released at 2:37 p.m., indicated that the localized thunderstorms would bring not only heavy precipitation but also lightning strikes and gusty winds. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take precautionary measures and remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions.
The state weather agency typically issues such advisories to enable communities and local governments to implement necessary safety protocols. Motorists and commuters are generally advised to exercise caution during thunderstorm warnings, while residents in flood-prone areas may need to prepare for possible overflowing rivers and creeks.