380,000+ Trapped as Deadly Flooding Submerges Manila, Philippines

"Metro Manila (Philippines) was hit hard by hours of relentless rain, flooding major roads and

leaving entire neighborhoods underwater. The downpour began late afternoon and quickly overwhelmed drainage systems, turning streets into rivers. Light vehicles were stranded or submerged as floodwaters rose rapidly. In Quezon City’s Banawe Street, water reached chest level, forcing motorists to abandon their vehicles. Motorcyclists sought shelter under overpasses and near MRT sites, leading to severe traffic gridlock across the metro. Sampaloc, Manila, saw knee-deep flooding, while surrounding areas like Caloocan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Muntinlupa, Marikina, Mandaluyong, and San Juan also suffered intense rain and rising waters. The situation grew worse as the rain continued into the night." Xtreme