Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Metro Manila
Heavy rainfall on Friday, October 10, 2025, led to localized flooding in several parts of Metro Manila, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The civil agency issued an advisory listing affected areas and the severity of flooding as of 12:55 p.m. local time. While some stretches reported significant water levels, the MMDA noted that all the reported routes remained passable to all types of vehicles, though drivers are urged to proceed with caution.
Areas Affected in Quezon City, Mandaluyong, and Pasig
The MMDA advisory highlighted several flood-prone corridors, mostly along major arterials and underpasses linked to EDSA, the region’s principal thoroughfare:
- Quezon City – EDSA Ortigas after the flyover (northbound): gutter depth about 8 inches; passable to all vehicle types.
- Quezon City – EDSA Aurora Tunnel (northbound): half gutter depth around 4 inches; passable to all vehicle types.
- Mandaluyong – EDSA Highway 54 (southbound): gutter depth around 8 inches; passable to all vehicle types.
- Mandaluyong – EDSA POEA Ortigas service road (southbound): gutter depth around 8 inches; passable to all vehicle types.
- Mandaluyong – EDSA Shaw Tunnel (northbound): gutter depth approximately 10 inches (half knee level); passable to all vehicle types.
- Pasig City – C5 Ortigas Service Road (southbound): gutter depth around 8 inches; passable to all vehicle types. (Note: condition had subsided by 12:49 p.m.)
- Pasig City – C5 Eagle Street (northbound): ongoing monitoring for possible changes in water depth.
The advisory underscores that the situation can change rapidly with additional rainfall or tidal effects in coastal areas. Motorists are urged to exercise vigilance, follow traffic advisories, and choose alternate routes when possible to avoid flooded stretches.
Weather Outlook and Precautions
For weather context, PAGASA had earlier indicated that the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) was likely to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol, and parts of MIMAROPA. Wetter conditions were anticipated to continue in Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan due to the southwesterly windflow. Given these forecasts, commuters should monitor real-time updates from the MMDA and PAGASA and prepare for possible re-routing or temporary traffic diversions.
What Drivers Should Do
- Check for the latest MMDA advisories before traveling through EDSA corridors and known flood-prone streets.
- Reduce speed when approaching water-covered roads, and increase following distance.
- Avoid driving through flooded underpasses and intersections if water depth appears deeper than 8 inches.
- Use alternate routes if possible and keep emergency essentials ready in case of sudden road closures.
Related Updates
As weather systems evolve, MMDA will issue further advisories with real-time flood statuses and any changes in accessibility across major roads. Commuters, residents, and travelers are encouraged to rely on official channels for the latest information to ensure safety and minimize travel disruptions.
