At least seven people have died on Wednesday after relentless rains have flooded parts of the Philippines, affecting more than 1.4 million people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, with Manila declaring a state of calamity.
The country has been battered by heavy rain from several weather systems including Typhoon Wipha and a low-pressure area that formed in the east, resulting in widespread flooding.
As of Wednesday morning, eight people were still missing.
In Metro Manila, many major roads were completely flooded with cars left stranded in water at tyre level.
On Tuesday, the national weather service issued its highest-level red rainfall warning for parts of Luzon, including Manila.
Weather experts have said between a 100 to 200 millimetres of rain fell on Tuesday and Wednesday. The government suspended work and classes in some regions to reduce any risks
Many residents have said they are struggling.
"It's very difficult for us," said one local. "For commuters like me, it’s hard to get to work. The flood just keeps rising."
Many residents have urged the government to invest in better flood control systems after they complained that urban flooding is becoming a regular occurance.
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