Metro Manila Floods and Warehouse Fire Cause Chaos

Heavy rains lash Metro Manila, causing widespread flooding and a major warehouse fire. The city of Valenzuela was particularly hard hit, with flooding on major thoroughfares like MacArthur Highway bringing traffic to a standstill. One resident, caught in the floodwaters, commented, "Pag nagtagal pa ako, kakalayo ko, mag-uuwi na ng buhay." The fire, at a warehouse filled with LPG tanks, reached a third alarm, causing several explosions. Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze amid the heavy rain. The combined impact of the storm and fire caused significant disruption to the city, but reports indicate that traffic is returning to normal as the rain subsides.