Flooding affects Metro Manila roads due to Typhoon Emong, Habagat

Flooding continues to affect roads in Metro Manila on Friday, July 25, due to continuous rain showers brought by Severe Tropical Storm Emong and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

As of 9:40 a.m., most flooded areas remain passable to all types of vehicles with water levels ranging from gutter-deep to knee-deep in affected locations.

Specifically, Rizal Avenue Extension near Malabon City Hall remains half to knee-deep (10 inches) and is still passable to all types of vehicles while Governor Pascual Avenue at MH Del Pilar has subsided to 8 inches but is also passable.

In Mandaluyong, EDSA Shaw tunnel northbound has gutter-deep flooding (8 inches) but remains accessible to all types of vehicles.

Navotas and Manila cities report several roads with similar conditions where water levels range from 8 to 10 inches deep and are still navigable for all vehicle types.

Authorities continue to monitor flood-prone zones in Metro Manila and advise motorists to take alternate routes when necessary.

Typhoon Emong is currently located near Dasol, Pangasinan and expected to affect the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, Cagayan, the rest of Cagayan Valley, Zambales, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija, while the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring rains throughout the country.