Tropical depression Isang brings floods, class suspensions in Metro Manila
The Philippines weather bureau expects the cyclone to bring significant rainfall to Luzon
The low-pressure area spotted east of Aurora had officially become a tropical depression named 'Isang' at 8am., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) confirmed Friday morning.
'At 8am today, the Low Pressure Area east of Aurora developed into Tropical Depression 'Isang'. Tropical Cyclone Bulletins will be issued beginning at 11am today', the weather bureau posted on X (formerly Twitter).
In a separate post on X, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said, "All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA."
On its 11am (local time) bulletin, the weather bureau reported that 'Isang' is moving westward at 15 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gusts of up to 90 km/h.
The storm's track is expected to take it across Northern Luzon in the next 12 hours before it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Saturday morning or afternoon.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 was raised over the following areas:
Cagayan
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Apayao
Kalinga
Abra
Mountain Province
Ifugao
Benguet
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan
Aurora
the northern portion of Nueva Ecija
PAGASA also added that Isang may intensify into a tropical storm by tomorrow morning and could even reach the severe tropical storm category as it moves toward the waters of Hainan, China.
The public is advised to monitor official updates from the weather bureau and local government units.
(Walang Pasok) Class suspension due to bad weather
Several city governments moved to suspend classes as heavy rains, intensified by the southwest monsoon or habagat, flooded streets and disrupted travel.
In Manila, Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso approved the suspension following a recommendation from the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, which flagged rising floodwaters in key areas.
Parañaque, Pasay, and Las Piñas also announced a halt to classes in both public and private schools, citing student safety and poor road conditions.
Other areas that have issued class suspensions:
Caloocan - All levels, public and private (starting 12 noon)
Malabon - All levels, public and private (afternoon classes)
Marikina - All levels, public and private (afternoon classes)
Makati - preschool to high school (afternoon classes)
Muntinlupa - All levels, public and private
Navotas - All levels, public and private (afternoon classes)
Pateros - All levels, public and private (starting 1 pm)
Pasig - kindergarten to senior high school, public and private (starting 11 am)
San Juan - All levels, public and private (starting 12 noon)
Valenzuela - kinder to senior high school, public to private (starting 12 noon)
Sta. Rosa, Laguna - preschool to senior high school (public)
Albay - All levels, public and private
Castilla, Sorsogon - All levels, public and private
Flooded roads in Metro Manila
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that several roads in the National Capital Region (NCR) were flooded on Friday due to heavy rains.
Paranaque City
Dr. A. Santos Ave. corner Canaynay Ave.: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Dr. A. Santos Ave. at Paranaque National Highschool (north bound): Tire deep (26 inches) NOT Passable to all types of vehicles
Mandaluyong City
EDSA Shaw Tunnel NB: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Ortigas La Salle Gate 6 WB: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Pasay City
EDSA Roxas NB: Half Tire(13 inches) Not Passable to Light vehicles
Andrews Ave Tramo WB: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Manila City
Roxas Quirino Service Road NB: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Roxas kalaw NB/SB : Tire deep (26 inches) NOT Passable to all types of vehicles
Roxas Boulevard - U.N service road: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles - Gate of Manila City Hall Sm Side: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
- Leveriza corner Quirino Ave: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all type of vehicles
Taft Ave. Quirino - Quirino Ave: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
- Infront of Ospital Ng Maynila: Half Tire (13 inches) Not Passable to light vehicles
Taft Ave. corner Nakpil St: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
- Infront of PCU: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Pedro Gil corner taft Ave.: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of Vehicles - Pedro Gil infront of PGH: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
- Quirino Pedro Gil NB : Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Roxas Katigbak SB and NB: Gutter deep (8 inches) Passable to all types of vehicles
Makati City
Roxas, Buendia NB: Gutter deep ( 8 inches ). Passable to all types of vehicles
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