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Lyza Aquino

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MANILA - Heavy rains caused flooding in several parts of Metro Manila on Thursday night, July 23, 2026.Near-zero visibility was reported along parts of EDSA from Cubao to Quezon Avenue at around 9 p.m. due to heavy rain and strong winds. Many motorcycle riders temporarily sought shelter as they waited for the rain to subside.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/7/23/-kiyapo-accelerates-east-of-cagayan-1843">Wind signal no. 1 up in Cagayan, Isabela as ‘Kiyapo’ develops</a></div>However, several roads quickly flooded after around 30 to 40 minutes of continuous heavy rain. At the corner of Quezon Avenue and Biak-na-Bato Street, traffic began to back up as floodwaters reached gutter level. Only jeepneys and SUVs were able to pass, while some motorcycles struggled to cross the flooded portion of the road.In Sampaloc, Manila, vehicles were unable to move along España Boulevard corner M. Dela Fuente Street as floodwaters rose above gutter level, reaching several inches along some portions of the road. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/7/19/2-children-missing-after-flash-flood-sweeps-away-homes-in-laguna-1931">2 children missing after flash flood sweeps away homes in Laguna; 28 families displaced</a></div>The Quezon City government also reported several areas affected by flooding as of 9:46 p.m. Thursday.Knee-deep flooding, or around 10 inches, was reported in parts of Barangay Pinyahan, Barangay Doña Josefa, and Barangay Vasra. Gutter-deep flooding, or around 8 inches, was recorded in parts of Barangays Valencia, Sikatuna Village, Doña Imelda, Santol, Tatalon, and Sacred Heart.Flooding had already subsided in parts of Sikatuna Village and Barangay Sto. Domingo, including Biak-na-Bato Street and Quezon Avenue area.The Quezon City government said it continues to monitor road conditions and ensure the safety and accessibility of roads across the city.Residents needing emergency assistance may call the Quezon City Helpline at 122.

Heavy rains caused flooding in several parts of Metro Manila on Thursday night, July 23, 2026.

Heavy rains caused flooding in several parts of Metro Manila on Thursday night, July 23, 2026.

Heavy rains trigger floods, near-zero visibility in parts of Metro Manila

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Heavy rains trigger floods, near-zero visibility in parts of Metro Manila

Lyza Aquino,

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Published July 24, 2026 12:03 AM PHT

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