EDSA-Muñoz northbound, southbound at a standstill due to flooding

Several roads that became impassable to motorists due to floods have caused traffic to come to a halt along EDSA-Muñoz in Quezon City on Wednesday. 

According to Maki Pulido's report in GMA Integrated News Bulletin on Wednesday, heavy rains caused by Typhoon Carina slowed traffic on both the northbound and southbound lanes and the eastbound and westbound areas as well.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said there are waist-deep floods in some areas. 

According to Super Radyo dzBB's Glen Juego, vehicles that have not ended up in the gridlock are being asked to make a U-turn.

Hindi na madaanan ng mga sasakyan ang EDSA Munoz (northbound lane) maging ang EDSA bus carousel dahil sa matinding pagbaha.| via @glenjuego pic.twitter.com/RV8nIjONFQ

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) July 24, 2024

Some commuters have been stranded since 8 in the morning on Wednesday. 

Meanwhile, the rescue operations of various agencies such as the Bureau of Fire Protection and Philippine National Police are ongoing in the province as well as in different parts of Metro Manila.

Floods, swollen rivers, landslides, and soil erosion, among others were reported in multiple areas due to the weather disturbances. 

A state of calamity has been declared in the National Capital Region in light of the impact of the massive flooding caused by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and Tropical Cyclone Carina.

The Metro Manila Council (MCC) made the decision following a meeting presided by Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. 

As of 4 p.m., G. Araneta Avenue was still impassable to any type of vehicle, according to Ivan Mayrina's report.

Several motorists decided to remain at the corner of Araneta Ave. and Quezon Ave. as they wait for the floodwater to subside. 

Reports said the flood reached up to 15 feet high at the corner of Araneta Ave. and Maria Clara Street in Quezon City.

Meanwhile, residents of Batasan-San Mateo Road experienced roof-high floods after the Marikina River overflowed.

Allan Gatus of Super Radyo dzBB reported that both sides of Quezon Ave. from Quezon City Circle to EDSA) were flooded, and reached up to the EDSA Service Road.

The portion of E. Rodriguez Avenue near Aranete Ave was also impassable as of 4 p.m. 

Authorities warned the public not to swim in floodwaters as these continue to rise, especially in areas near the San Juan River which has a dangerous, strong current.

 As of 5 p.m. Carina was classified as a Super Typhoon, according to PAGASA. 

Earlier, a state of calamity was declared in the National Capital Region.— Sherylin Untalan/BM/RF, GMA Integrated News