Severe flooding in Metro Manila from Carina-enhanced Habagat

Super Typhoon Carina-enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) caused severe flooding in Metro Manila on Wednesday, with ongoing impacts expected until Saturday.

PAGASA rainfall data shows that Science Garden station recorded 461.4 millimeters of rain between Wednesday and Thursday morning, surpassing the 2009 Ondoy flood's 455 mm total over a shorter period.

Weather specialist Veronica Torres emphasized the need for complete data before making comparisons, noting that Carina-enhanced Habagat generated more than 217.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours between July 23 and 24, with significant amounts falling within six hours.

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Metro Manila with forecasts predicting up to 200 mm over the next 24 hours, while other affected regions like CALABARZON and Ilocos Region may receive 50-100 mm of rain.

Evacuation efforts are ongoing as about 6,000 individuals or more than 1,000 families remain in evacuation centers due to flooding, with some residents staying at a gasoline station due to inundated shelters.

The Metro Manila Council declared a state of calamity in the entire region due to widespread flooding.