MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday evening lifted the number coding scheme for Monday due to heavy rains caused by typhoon "Lando."
MMDA announced the suspension of the unified vehicular volume reduction program in all cities and municipalities in Metro Manila at 6 p.m. but will be effective on Oct. 19, 2015, Monday.
ADVISORY: The Number Coding Scheme is lifted in ALL cities and municipality of Metro Manila tomorrow, Oct. 19 (Monday). #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) October 18, 2015 Prior to MMDA’s announcement, Makati City already declared the lifting of the number coding scheme in the city due to anticipated traffic caused by possible flooding and heavy rains.
ADVISORY: Number coding is lifted in Makati City tomorrow, October 19, 2015. #MakatiTraffic
— MakatiTraffic (@MakatiTraffic) October 18, 2015 Some private and public schools in Metro Manila and Luzon already canceled classes for Monday due to the inclement water.