Flooding intensifies in Metro Manila; govt, schools, businesses closed for 2nd day
Extreme rains since Sunday intensified by Tropical Storm TRAMI triggered flash floods in and around the Philippine capital of Manila, leaving dozens dead, injured or missing and tens of thousands displaced near, as numerous local governments declared a state of calamity.
The flooding forced authorities to shut government offices, the stock exchange, foreign embassies and schools throughout the region.
“In the light of the severe flooding in some parts of Metro Manila and with the Orange Rainfall Advisory, upon both the recommendation of MMDA and PAGASA, the Executive Secretary has ordered the suspension of work in the government offices in Metro Manila today, August 20, except those involved in disaster risk reduction and management,” the Presidential Spokesperson declare on official website.
Flooding in Metro Manila. EDSA – Taft Rotonda. Photo provided by the Metro Manila Development Authority.
Photo provided by the Metro Manila Development Authority shows the extent of flooding in Metro Manila, Philippiens.
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