Metro Manila roads finally clear, says MMDA

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August 12, 2026 | 10:01am

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila roads were clear of flooding Wednesday morning, August 12 after a week of heavy rains, although PAGASA kept a flood watch in place as the southwest monsoon continued to affect the capital.

"Sa ngayon po wala na po tayong reported na flooded area. Kahit po 'yung mga noong nakaraang linggo na lumalim 'yung tubig ay wala na po," MMDA Chair Romando Artes told dzBB.

("As of now, we have no reported flooded areas. Even areas that experienced deep flooding last week have already subsided.")

Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Maymay and Luis had flooded several Metro Manila roads last week, making some impassable to light vehicles. Parts of Quezon City recorded chest-deep floodwaters.

Artes said the floods receded as weather conditions improved Tuesday.

Flood watch. Despite clearer roads, waterways in the Pasig-Marikina-Laguna de Bay river basin were still likely to be affected as light to occasional moderate rain was forecast through Wednesday afternoon, PAGASA said in its 6 a.m. bulletin.

These include the upper and lower Marikina River, Pasig River, San Juan River and waterways draining into Laguna de Bay.

PAGASA also warned that road flooding remained possible because of accumulated water, poor or clogged drainage systems and higher tide levels.