Intense to torrential rains are being experienced in some cities in Metro Manila and eight provinces in Luzon Thursday. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 5:34 p.m.
, PAGASA said the affected areas are: PAGASA added that this may persist within two hours and affect nearby areas. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains are expected over Zambales, Bataan, and Rizal in the next two hours Residents in these areas were warned against possible flash floods and landslides. PAGASA earlier declared the onset of the rainy season in the country.
But the state weather bureau noted that the La Niña phenomenon, which is associated with above-normal rainfall conditions, is expected at the last quarter of the year. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/AOL, GMA Integrated News.