The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially released recently the list of 21 of the most flood-prone areas in the Metro Manila. According to MMDA, the said areas have continually experienced extreme flood incidents when rainfall intensity is more than 50 mm/hr.
As the rainy season is here and within these six to eight months are tropical cyclones, typhoons and needless to say, heavy rains. In this scenario, commuters and motorists are badly affected of the flooded streets.
For those who live in the metro, here's the MMDA list of flood-prone areas you should avoid when you see the clouds darken for possible heavy rainfall:
Manila
Makati
Quezon City
Pasig City
Parañaque City
Muntinlupa City
Mandaluyong
Taguig City
The list above shows almost all major roads in Metro Manila. The challenge is either for you to find an alternative route or ride a flood-proof vehicle. Comment below for your alternative routes as you've experienced the flooding.
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| Flood in España, Manila | Credit: Zyann Ambrosio |
As the rainy season is here and within these six to eight months are tropical cyclones, typhoons and needless to say, heavy rains. In this scenario, commuters and motorists are badly affected of the flooded streets.
For those who live in the metro, here's the MMDA list of flood-prone areas you should avoid when you see the clouds darken for possible heavy rainfall:
Manila
- The streets of España, Antipolo and Maceda
- P. Burgos and Manila City Hall
- R. Papa to Rizal Avenue
Makati
- Osmeña to Skyway (northbound and southbound)
- Don Bosco University area
- Buendia -South Super Highway (northbound and southbound)
- Pasong Tamo Magallanes Tunnel
Quezon City
- EDSA to North Avenue
- Philcoa area
- Biak na Bato/ Quezon Avenue- Victory Avenue
- EDSA to Camp Aguinaldo Gate 3
- North Avenue in front of Trinoma Mall
- C-5- Bayani Road
- NLEX- Balintawak Cloverleaf
Pasig City
- C-5 to Bagong Ilog
Parañaque City
- West Service Road, Merville
- C5- McKinley Road
- Buendia Extension- Macapagal Avenue
Muntinlupa City
- East Service Road to Sales Street
Mandaluyong
- EDSA- SM Megamall
Taguig City
- C-5 to BCDA
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| Infographic: Most flooded areas in Metro Manila | Credit: Looloo.com |
The list above shows almost all major roads in Metro Manila. The challenge is either for you to find an alternative route or ride a flood-proof vehicle. Comment below for your alternative routes as you've experienced the flooding.
