‘First Time’: Pinoys Surprised by Flooding Reaching Unusual Levels in Metro Manila, Nearby Areas

LOOK: Celebrities brave floods, heavy traffic as Habagat drenches Metro Manila

It was a day of flooded roads, stalled vehicles, long traffic jams and canceled plans as celebrities took to social media to share how they dealt with the heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metro Manila received 201.7 millimeters of rain in just five hours on Monday—nearly half of the 455 millimeters recorded over 24 hours …

Malls open parking spaces overnight as Habagat rains lash Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Several malls in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are offering free overnight parking on Monday, Aug. 17, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continue to affect the capital and surrounding areas.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the list in a Facebook post as persistent rains affected road conditions and raised concerns over flooding in parts of the metropolis.The free overni…

‘First time’: Pinoys surprised by flooding reaching unusual levels in Metro Manila, nearby areas

Images and clips of flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas surprised Filipinos who had never witnessed such flooding in those places before. Some Filipinos online on Monday, August 17, shared videos and photos documenting the flood situation in parts of the National Capital Region and Rizal, particularly in Antipolo City, amid the heavy downpour. Residents […] The post ‘First time’: Pinoys surprised by flooding reaching unusual levels in Metr…

Habagat rains, flooding disrupt parts of PH

Commuters wade through a flooded portion of Buendia Avenue in Makati City on Monday, Aug. 17, as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, triggered flooding, as well as class and work suspensions in several areas of Luzon. INQUIRER photo by Marianne Bermudez MANILA, Philippines – Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to affect parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila on Monday, triggering flooding in …

Habagat rains affect parts of PH on Monday (Aug. 17, 2026)

The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect Luzon and western Visayas on Monday, PAGASA said. Here are the latest news and updates.