Thunderstorm advisory up in Metro Manila, other Luzon areas Thursday

Inquirer.net - Oct 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon on Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. READ: ITCZ, northeasterly wind flow to prevail over parts of PH on Thursday In its thunderstorm advisory issued at 7:10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric,

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