Metro Manila, Central Luzon warned against flashfloods, landslides

Pagasa sattelite image as of 2:32 p.m. June 21, 2013

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces Friday afternoon against flashfloods and landslides.

A thunderstorm advisory issued by the state weather bureau at 1:10 p.m. said heavy rains would affect Metro Manila; the Bulacan towns of Obando, San Ildefonso, San Miguel and San Rafael; Capas, Tarlac; and Botolan,  Zambales in the next two hours.

“All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates,” Pagasa said.