WITHIN NEXT TWO HOURS

PAGASA: Moderate to heavy rain showers expected over NCR, 5 other areas

Moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the National Capital Region, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Cavite, and Pampanga within the next two hours, PAGASA said on Wednesday.

According to the 1:28 p.m. advisory, the same conditions are being experienced in Laguna, Quezon, Zambales, and Batangas, which may persist within two hours and affect nearby areas.

Specific areas affected incluce San Pablo, Alaminos, Calauan in Laguna; Dolores, Tiaong, Candelaria in Quezon; Masinloc, Iba, Botoloan, Cabangan, San Felipe, San Narcisco San Marcelino, San Antonio in Zambales; Santo Tomas, Tanauan, Lipa, Malvar in Batangas.

Affected residents are advised to take precautionary measures.

At 3 a.m. on Wednesday, a low pressure area was estimated at 20 kilometers east northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar. — Joahna Lei Casilao/RSJ, GMA News