The southwest monsoon, or habagat, dumped 201.7 millimeters of rainfall in just five hours on Monday, August 17, 2026, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. The intense downpour triggered flooding in several parts of Metro Manila, rendering major roads impassable and causing heavy traffic. Citing data from PAGASA’s Science Garden station, the MMDA said the rainfall was recorded from 9:00 a.m.…
