Metro Manila Roads Flooded by Heavy Rains
Several roads in Metro Manila were flooded on Wednesday as a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility brought heavy rains. Local authorities confirmed that the floodwaters submerged key streets, causing disruptions but remaining passable to vehicles.
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), flood levels ranged from four to eight inches in various parts of the metropolis. This flooding highlights the recurring challenges Metro Manila faces during the rainy season caused by weather disturbances.
Flooded Areas and Conditions
In the City of Manila, Cristobal Street near UN/Unilever experienced gutter-deep flooding measuring about eight inches. Despite the water level, all types of vehicles could still pass through.
Malabon City saw half gutter-depth flooding, approximately four inches, along Governor Pascual Avenue at the corner of Ma. Clara Street in Barangays Acacia and Tinajeros. Traffic remained manageable here as well.
Caloocan City faced eight-inch gutter floods both along the C3 NLEX Connector northbound and southbound lanes and Samson corner Lapu-Lapu Street northbound. Vehicles continued to navigate these flooded spots without major issues.
Weather Advisory and Outlook
Earlier Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported moderate to heavy rain showers over Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. By early afternoon, a thunderstorm advisory warned of heavy to intense rains lasting up to two hours in several Metro Manila areas including Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, Valenzuela, Taguig, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa.
Pagasa attributed the weather to the combined effects of the LPA inside the Philippine area of responsibility and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” which continue to influence most parts of the country. Residents are advised to stay alert and monitor updates as conditions may worsen.
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