Flooding in Metro Manila due to Tropical Cyclone Carina and Habagat

Heavy rains caused by Tropical Cyclone Carina and Habagat led to flooding in various parts of Metro Manila on Tuesday and continued into Wednesday, with chest-high floodwaters reported in several areas.

Gutter-deep to chest-high floodwaters were observed along major roads such as Bonifacio Drive - 25th Street, Dimasalang corner Becerra Street, Roxas Avenue - Kalaw, and España - R. Magsaysay in Manila, with some intersections seeing up to 19 inches of water.

In Quezon City, chest-high (about 45 inches) floodwaters were reported along G. Araneta Ma. Clara Southbound and E. Rodriguez Araneta, while waist-deep waters affected areas like the EDSA Quezon Tunnel and EDSA Oliveros Northbound.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) allowed all buses to use EDSA to avoid flooded areas, ensuring safer travel for commuters, and provided free rides with standby vehicles for stranded passengers.

Floods prevented jeepneys and tricycles from operating normally along some roads, with stranded passengers needing assistance as the MMDA temporarily lifted number coding rules on Tuesday to ease transportation needs.