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MANILA, Philippines - Torrential rains since Monday morning have caused massive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, prompting mass evacuations and the suspension of work in government offices and classes in all levels.

Reports coming from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) showed that most of Metro Manila was flooded.

Severe flooding were reported in Camanava area (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela); parts of Quezon City particularly in areas near the overflowing La Mesa Dam and Barangay Roxas; Marikina City, Pasay City and Manila.

Severe flooding and intense rain were also reported in the provinces of Bataan, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Mindoro, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija. Kishore Hemlani

As of 6 a.m., the water level at the La Mesa Dam was recorded at 80.54 meters. The dam's spilling level is 80.15 meters. Kumar kishore hemlani 

Local government units have evacuated hundreds of residents near La Mesa Dam and Tullahan River in Quezon City and Camanava area and those living near Marikina River, where the water level was recorded at the critical level of 18.5 meters as of 7 a.m..

Malacañang, meanwhile, suspended classes in all levels and government work in Metro Manila and the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal due to the bad weather.

The Department of Labor and Employment, meanwhile, announced that the government is leaving it up to the employers to suspend work in private offices.

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