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Weather Today – September 19, 2014 | Habagat causing heavy rains in Metro Manila today
Yesterday evening, Metro Manila experienced continuous rains that caused flooding in different areas.
PAGASA Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio explained that these are brought about by the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” typically experienced in July, August and September. Its warm and moist characteristics are sometimes enhanced by weather disturbances like the tropical cyclone.
According PAGASA weather forecaster Gener Quitlong, heavy rains over Metro Manila is due to the combined effect of the “habagat” and Tropical Storm Mario.
As of September 18, 2014, here is the rainfall data:
Red rainfall warning has been raised over Metro Manila, which means serious flooding is expected.
Ondoy vs. Habagat
Compared to the rains brought by Ondoy to Manila in 2009, which was recorded at 455 millimeters at the Quezon City Science Garden within a 24-hour period, the recent habagat has brought 268 millimeters of rain within the same time frame.
This is because the rains we are experiencing now are not a direct effect of Tropical Storm Mario, unlike before when we were hit directly by Typhoon Ondoy.
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