MANILA, Philippines - A sudden and heavy downpour caused floods and traffic jams across parts of Metro Manila on Wednesday night.
A localized thunderstorm caused the heavy rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical, and Services Administration (PAGASA).
Extreme heat causes localized thunderstorms, PAGASA explained.
Temperature readings reached 35.9 degrees Celsius in the metropolis on Wednesday, while 37 degrees Celsius was recorded in both Sangley Point in Cavite and Subic Bay.
PAGASA expects localized thunderstorms to bring rains in many parts of the country during afternoons and early evenings.
The state weather bureau also explained that no tropical storms are in the Philippine Area of Responsibility at the moment.
