Carina floods leave PH capital in state of calamity

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Metro Manila’s existing drainage system could accommodate only 30 millimeters of rainfall an hour. However, during 10 hours on Wednesday, 74 mm an hour of rainfall was monitored

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Wednesday placed the National Capital Region (NCR) under a state of calamity following the widespread flooding due to heavy rains induced by Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

Malacañang has also suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels on Thursday in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) as the weather bureau expects the severe weather conditions to persist for another day.

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