Monsoon Rains Flood Manila Homes, Submerge Roads in Northern Philippines

Navotas pumping stations helped ease flooding

Pumping stations in Navotas City helped ease flooding caused by heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Tuesday.

Monsoon rains trigger widespread flooding in Philippines

Heavy rainfall due to the south-west monsoon will likely continue on Aug 19. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Monsoon rains flood Manila homes, submerge roads in northern Philippines

Floodwaters submerged homes and inundated roads in Manila on Monday, as the southwest monsoon, known locally as "Habagat," brought heavy rains across the Philip