Localized thunderstorms cause flood, traffic in parts of PH

Localized thunderstorms brought rains in parts of the country causing floods and gridlock on Wednesday, according to Mark Salazar's report on "24 Oras."

In Central Avenue in Quezon City, water overflowed from drainage canals, while Visayas Avenue also experienced gutter-deep floods.

A lightning red alert was raised at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) causing the suspension of some flights and ground operations.

In Araneta Avenue, water also rose slightly, but immediately subsided.

On Tuesday night, the flood slowed traffic  along EDSA-Pasay Rotonda while many commuters were seen stranded along Taft Avenue corner EDSA.

Davao City was also affected by floods as muddy water entered some houses in Barangay Panacan.

In Tacurong City, a total of 11 families were evacuated from Purok Pagasa due to the flood.

Some residents in Barangay Buenaflor were forced to stay at home after rains inundated the surrounding areas.

Major roads in Koronadal City were also flooded resulting in slow traffic.

In Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, a rockslide was seen near the highway. Authorities immediately cleared the road. No casualties or injuries were reported.

The heavy rains were caused by localized thunderstorms, according to the weather bureau PAGASA.

Tropical Depression Chedeng, which is now within the Philippine Area of Responsibility, has not yet affected the country, PAGASA said.—Sherylin Untalan/LDF, GMA Integrated News