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Renalyn Ramirez - Philstar.com
August 18, 2026 | 9:51am
Motorists and commuters brave the knee-deep flood along Timog Avenue in Quezon City on Aug. 17, 2026 due to relentless rain brought by the southwest monsoon.
The Philippine STAR / Miguel de Guzman
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila remains under flood watch of state weather bureau PAGASA as the region expects moderate to occasional heavy rains until 5 p.m on Tuesday, August 18.
As of 8 :30 a.m, here are the flooded areas reported by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, local government units and communities:
Impassable to all types of vehicles
Quezon City
- NS Amoranto from G. Araneta Avenue up to Sto. Domingo Avenue - 19 inches, knee deep
- Araneta Maria Clara to Florentino - 26 inches, tire deep
Passable, with caution
Valenzuela City
- D. Bonifacio, Canumay East -1-2 inches, surface water
Meanwhile, as of 9 a.m, floodwaters have subsided in Manila, Pasay City, Makati City, Malabon City, Taguig Cit, and Marikina City.
Motorists and commuters are advised to stay alert as Metro Manila remains under a yellow rainfall warning, with expected 50 millimeters to 100 millimeters of rain.
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