Heavy rain floods Manila and Luzon as death toll rises to at least 16
Nine days of heavy rain, intensified by tropical storms, have flooded parts of Manila and the wider island of Luzon in the northern Philippines. Workers were seen wading through a rubbish-filled river in the capital as floodwater carried debris through the city. The weather system has also disrupted daily life across the main island, with schools and government offices closed in affected areas.Rescuers said on Monday that floods, landslides and accidents linked to the prolonged rain had killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines. The rainfall was described as equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
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