Flooded Roads in Metro Manila Persist Amid Heavy Rains
Flooded roads in Metro Manila continue to disrupt daily life as Severe Tropical Storm Emong and the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, bring nonstop rains across the region. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), several key streets remain submerged in floodwaters as of the morning of July 24.
Current Flooded Areas and Conditions
The MMDA reported the following flood conditions as of 7 a.m. Thursday:
City of Manila
- Roxas Boulevard, P. Gil Service Road: Floodwaters about 8 inches deep, yet passable for all vehicles.
- Taft Avenue, from Nakpil to Padre Faura (northbound): Water depth also at 8 inches, passable for all vehicle types.
Malabon City
- Don Basilio Bautista in Barangay Hulong Duhat: Flooding below gutter level at 2 inches, passable for all vehicles.
- Rizal Avenue Extension near Malabon City Hall: Flood depth at 13 inches, still passable for vehicles.
- Dr. A. Santos corner Victor Medina: Floodwaters about 8 inches deep, passable for all vehicles.
- Dr. A. Santos Avenue in front of SM Sucat: Floodwaters range from knee-deep to waist-deep (19 to 37 inches), making it impassable for many vehicles.
Valenzuela City
- MacArthur Highway near BDO and Wilcon: Flooding below gutter depth at 2 inches, passable for all vehicles.
Weather Updates and Warnings
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a 5 a.m. update warning Metro Manila and 33 other provinces to expect heavy rainfall throughout Thursday due to the combined effects of Tropical Storm Emong and the southwest monsoon. Sources said Emong was located about 245 kilometers west of Bacnotan, La Union, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 135 kilometers per hour.
Northern Pangasinan towns like Anda, Bolinao, and Bani, along with western La Union municipalities such as Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, San Fernando City, Bauang, and Caba, remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3. Other areas are under Signals 2 and 1, indicating varying levels of alertness.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dante continues to hold its strength with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 90 kilometers per hour. It was last tracked 790 kilometers east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, moving north-northwest at 15 kilometers per hour.
Community Impact and Precautions
Floodwaters driven by these weather disturbances have forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Local leaders noted the urgency of taking precautions as flood levels vary widely, affecting commuting and daily activities. Many residents in low-lying neighborhoods rely on makeshift rafts to navigate flooded streets, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Authorities continue to monitor conditions and advise the public to avoid flood-prone areas and stay updated on weather announcements.
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