PAGASA’s

COLORS
 This means heavy rainfall of 7.5 - 15 mm in an hour is observed and is
expected to continue for the next 2 hours. This can be equivalent to 2 gallons of
rain per square meter per hour.
When Pagasa gives yellow advisory, it means that residents in affected
areas should continue monitoring their weather condition. Flooding for low-
lying areas is possible.
 This means intense rainfall of 15-30mm in an hour is observed and is
expected to continue for the next 2 hours. This can be equivalent to 4 to 8
gallons of rain per square meter per hour.
When Pagasa gives orange advisory, it means that residents in affected
areas should be on alert for possible evacuation. Flooding in affected areas is
expected.
 This means torrential rainfall of more than 30mm in an hour is observed
and is expected to continue for the next 2 hours. This can be equivalent to 8
gallons of rain per square meter per hour.
Continuous rainfall of more than 65mm for 3 hours can also prompt
Pagasa to give this advisory.
When Pagasa gives red advisory, it means that severe flooding in low
lying areas is expected and residents should start evacuating.
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Then, go to Flood Map menu and
click Flood Inundation - where you
can find the real-time situation in
different river basins. Choose
whichever is near your area.

Depending on the water level of the

river, you might see the river
overflowing to nearby areas. This
means that there is flooding in areas
where the water reaches.

The flood scenario per river basin is

updated every 10 minutes.
 communicates the
warning
actions expected ?