Metro Manila Grapples with Widespread Flooding Amidst Southwest Monsoon
Widespread flooding has hit Metro Manila, Philippines, due to heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, severely impacting transportation networks. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reported on road conditions, causing disruption to daily life.
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