PAGASA: Green warning up over NCR, heavy to intense rainfall expected

After noting heavy rainfall over northern parts of Metro Manila in past hours, state weather forecasters warned of possible "heavy to intense" rainfall over Metro Manila within two hours from its 5:30 a.m. advisory.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued a green warning for Metro Manila at 5:30 a.m., indicating moderate to heavy rainfall is to be expected.

"Moderate to heavy rainfall (10.0 to 15.0 mm/hr) was recorded over CAMANVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) and the northern portion of Quezon City while light to moderate rainfall (2.0 to 5.0 mm/hr) over the rest of Metro Manila," it said.

But it said moderate to heavy (7.5 to 12.0 mm/hr) rain is expected over Metro Manila "and at times heavy to intense (10.0 to 20.0 mm/hr) rains within the next two hours."

It advised residents in flood- and landslide-prone areas to take precautionary measures and watch out for the next warning.

Earlier, Malacañang ordered the resumption of work in offices after citing PAGASA's "recommendations."

The Palace had ordered work and classes in Metro Manila and nine nearby areas suspended Tuesday due to heavy rain.