IN PHOTOS: Early morning rain causes flooding in some parts of Metro Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cebuanos woke up to a gloomy and rainy morning on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
According to Pagasa Visayas, the rainy weather is characterized by slight to moderate, and at times heavy, rain showers across areas within central to northern Cebu, Siquijor, and Leyte.
Unfortunately for the Cebuano commuters, the heavy rain within the metro caused flooding in several areas within key cities such as Cebu City and Mandaue City.
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Here are some photos that CDN Digital compiled showing flooding and the situation around Metro Cebu on a rainy Wednesday morning:
Cebu City skyline
A glimpse of the skyline over part of Metro Cebu on Wednesday morning, June 19. The weather bureau said in an advisory that light to moderate, at times heavy, rain is being experienced in northern to central Cebu today. | CDN Digital photo, Xy-Za Ochoa
North Reclamation Area
A commuter stands at the roadside amid a downpour on Wednesday morning, June 19, 2024. | CDN Digital photo, Christian Dave Cuizon
A vendor sells goods amid a downpour at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. CDN Digital photo | Dave Cuizon
Mabolo and Subangdaku Area
Barangay Tipolo
Children are seen playing in floodwaters caused by heavy rain in Barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu at around 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19. | CDN Digital photo, Emmariel Ares
Video of Mandaue flooding
South Road Properties U-Turn Slot
The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) announced on Wednesday that as of 10:15 a.m., the south U-turn slot at the Cebu South Coastal Road at the South Road Properties was not passable due to flooding.
The CCTO added that Department of Public Works and Highways personnel are already working on declogging the drainage to fix the flooding problem at the south U-turn slot.
The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) announced on Wednesday that as of 10:15 a.m., the south U-turn slot at the Cebu South Coastal Road at the South Road Properties was not passable due to flooding. | CDN Digital photo, Nina Mae Oliverio
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