Metro Manila is under a state of calamity due to heavy rain and flood brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat enhanced by Super Typhoon Carina, international name Gaemi.
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00:00Metro Manila is under a state of calamity due to heavy rain and flood brought by the
00:05Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, enhanced by Super Typhoon Karina, international name GEMI.
00:11It intensified from a typhoon into a super typhoon on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, ahead
00:16of its expected landfall in Taiwan.
00:18Department of the Interior and Local Government Chief Benher Abalos meets with Metro Manila
00:22mayors on Wednesday to discuss the status of their cities and constituents.
00:27The declaration of a state of calamity allows the government to use its quick response funds.
00:32In Navotas, a flood-prone area, Mayor John Ray Tiangco says at least 80% of the city
00:37is flooded.
00:38There are evacuations in Marikina City, Valenzuela City, Quezon City, among other areas.
00:44Various airlines also cancel flights due to unfavorable weather conditions.
00:48Click the link below for the list of cancellations.
00:51Follow Rappler's coverage for more updates.