MMDA: Metro Manila flooding less severe despite heavy rains

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Metro Manila saw less severe flooding despite heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon in recent days. MMDA chair Romando Artes attributed this to preemptive drainage and waterway clearing efforts under the Marcos administration’s P2-bi

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could bring flash flooding to the Chicago area overnight Sunday, with forecasters most concerned about the period from about 10 or 11 p.m. through early Monday. A flood watch issued Sunday afternoon remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Showers an

The southwest monsoon is still being enhanced by Typhoon Dolphin on Saturday, August 8. Meanwhile, there is a new low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.