Weather and Disasters

Philippine News

Flooding Remains Near San Simon on NLEX, Causing Partial Traffic Restrictions and Congestion

Habagat rains left two sections near San Simon on the North Luzon Expressway flooded on Sept. 3, with congestion of up to 10 km. PAGASA warns of heavy rain and flooding, and rain-prone weather is expected through Sept. 8.
Philippine News

Yesterday’s Metro Manila Weather and the Week Ahead Forecast

According to observations at the Science Garden in Quezon City, the morning of the 12th was cloudy, with light rain beginning around 11:00 a.m.
Opinion

Do EVs Disappear From the Streets of Metro Manila During Heavy Rain?

In torrential rain, EV taxis vanish from Metro Manila's roads as operators weigh flood damage, escape risk, battery fires and lost vehicle value. A commentary on why gasoline and hybrid cars are the safer choice.
Columns & Editorials

Flood Risks Facing EVs in Manila’s Rainy Season

What happens when an EV drives into floodwater in Metro Manila? Manual door releases, post-submersion battery fires seen in Florida, EV taxi safety measures and resale-value risks.
Philippine News

Severe Thunderstorms Hit Metro Manila, Flood Warning Issued

PAGASA issued a Red rainfall warning for Metro Manila on August 8, 2026, as an intensified southwest monsoon brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flood risk to low-lying areas.
Philippine News

Today’s Philippine Weather: Tropical Storm Maymay (JMA Name: Kujira) Crosses Luzon, Heavy Rain Continues in Manila

PAGASA update on Tropical Storm Maymay (JMA name: Kujira), which crossed northern Luzon on August 5-6, 2026, bringing heavy rain, storm signals, and continued southwest monsoon rainfall to Manila and surrounding provinces.
Philippine News

Today’s Philippine Weather: Typhoon No. 14 “Maymay” (Kujira) Forms, Heavy Rain Expected in Luzon

PAGASA/JMA update on Typhoon No. 14 Kujira (Philippine name: Maymay), which formed over the South China Sea on August 5, 2026, and was expected to bring heavy rain to Luzon and Metro Manila.