Enhanced southwest monsoon causes floods in parts of Metro Manila

MANILA — Floods were reported in parts of Metro Manila early Monday due to continuous rains caused by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon “Maymay”.

In an advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said flooding was reported in the following areas as of 4:50 a.m.:

  • R. Papa both bounds – Knee deep. Not passable to light vehicles
  • Monumento area – Gutter deep. Passable to all vehicles
  • McArthur Highway both directions – Gutter deep. Passable to all vehicles
  • Balintawak A. Bonifacio Ave under the bridge northbound – Gutter deep. Passable to all vehicles
  • EDSA Balintawak southbound – Gutter deep, outermost lane is knee deep

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Maymay” has slightly weakened and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

The typhoon has no direct effect in any part of the country. However, the southwest monsoon will bring scattered light to moderate to at times heavy rains over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol region and Zamboanga Peninsula. (Aerol John Pateña/PNA)

Popular

NMC backs DND over infra works, dev’t in West PH Sea features

By Brian Campued The National Maritime Council (NMC) on Saturday expressed support for the Department of National Defense (DND) for its rejection of recent statements...

Filipino astrophysics students’ ‘Double Gyroscope’ experiment performed by NASA astronaut in space

By Brian Campued An experiment designed by Filipino students was recently carried out by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut aboard the International...

Can an arrest warrant be served to a suspect’s lawyer? NBI says no

By Brian Campued A warrant of arrest cannot be served to a suspect’s legal counsel, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). In a press...

Palace declares May 27 regular holiday for Eid al-Adha

By Brian Campued Malacañang has declared May 27, 2026 a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Adha or the “Feast of Sacrifice” in Islam. The announcement...