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Metro Manila braces for heavy rainfall Thursday afternoon
The state weather bureau has warned of heavy rains across Metro Manila and other Luzon regions Thursday afternoon, driven by localized thunderstorms expected to sweep the area.
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Heavy rainfall is forecast to affect the National Capital Region and multiple Luzon provinces on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in an early morning advisory.
Pagesa warned that localized thunderstorms could bring significant precipitation to affected areas, with conditions expected to range from partly cloudy to overcast skies throughout the day.
The weather bureau's 5 a.m. advisory highlighted Thursday afternoon as the critical period for the expected heavy downpour. Residents and commuters in the affected regions were advised to remain alert for potential flooding and traffic disruptions.
No specific areas beyond Metro Manila and unspecified "other parts of Luzon" were identified in the initial advisory. Pagasa is expected to provide updated forecasts and warnings as the weather system develops.