# Manila floods bring traffic to a standstill amid heavy monsoon rains

https://mins.news/en/video/24268

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-17 14:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMotkUsCsKw

> Torrential monsoon rain has flooded roads across Manila, leaving traffic nearly frozen and forcing commuters to wade through water to reach the metro. The city received 100 millimetres in 12 hours, prompting midday cancellations of government work and classes. Two weather systems are strengthening the monsoon, after Typhoon Dolphin caused deadly landslides in Baguio.

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