Several malls in the metro have been ordered to open their parking spaces for vehicles amid preparations for the effects of Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and the habagat (southwest monsoon), which has been enhanced by the tropical cyclone.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it has directed shopping mall operators in Metro Manila to open their parking areas as temporary safe parking spaces for vehicles from July 9 until the typhoon passes.
“Your cooperation in this joint public service effort will greatly help protect lives and properties amid this severe weather event,” it said in a memorandum.
The MMDA also shared a list of the shopping malls that have offered free overnight parking for vehicles seeking refuge:
SM Supermalls
Robinsons Malls
Vista Malls
Filinvest Malls
- Festival Mall (Alabang)
- Fora Mall (Tagaytay)
- Main Square (Bacoor)
- Westgate (Alabang)
- Bloc 10 (Alabang)
- South Station (Alabang)
Megaworld Malls
- Uptown Mall (Bonifacio)
- Venice Grandcanal Mall
- The Shoppes (McKinley West)
- The Clubhouse (Temple Drive)
- Southwoods Malls
- Lucky Chinatown
- Greenhouse (Village Square Alabang)
- Forbes Town
- Eastwood City
- Arcovia City
- AlabangWest Parade
“Motorists are advised to follow each mall’s parking guidelines and stay updated through the official announcements of the participating establishments,” the MMDA said.
Inday is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon until Monday next week, according to the 11 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin issued by state weather bureau PAGASA.
Widespread severe flooding and landslides are possible, especially in urbanized, low-lying areas areas and communities near rivers.