Heavy rains to persist over parts of Luzon Wednesday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains may affect Metro Manila and six areas in Luzon on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 30, due to the persistence of localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 2:18 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said heavy rain showers with lightning and