Flashfloods hit Metro Manila


	Flashfloods hit Metro Manila

txtmania

10-1-2009 9:40 PM

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Rains remained heavy as of 5pm 26th September 2009. Typhoon Ondoy is expected to continue to bring rains tonight, although at less intensity. Typhoon is expected to be out of Luzon by Sunday, but rains are still expected, according to PagAsa. Metro Manila remained under signal number 1 as of 5 pm. For emergency assistance, contact the following:

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