Gutter-deep floods now in some parts of metro—MMDA
Commuters make their way through a flooded street. AP FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—Heavy rains induced by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Phanfone (local name Neneng) triggered gutter-deep floods in several parts of Metro Manila Thursday, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
MMDA said gutter-deep flood hit the following areas but is still passable to all types of vehicles.
- Commonwealth Tandang Sora Westside westbound, Quezon City
- Edsa Ortigas Intersection
- Edsa SM Megamall
- C5 Ortigas Avenue north and southbound
Meanwhile, a four-inch deep flood hit C-5 Road and Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City.
The MMDA metrobase told INQUIRER.net that moderate to heavy traffic is experience on the north and southbound of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue.
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