LIVE UPDATES: Southwest monsoon weather continues after Crising leaves

Metro Manila remains under red warning on late Monday evening, which means “serious” flooding is expected in some areas, said Pagasa.

The national government will seek help from the US Armed Forces in rescue operations following heavy downpour in Luzon and Visayas.

The Marikina River was placed under third alarm on Monday evening amid continuous heavy rainfall brought by habagat.

SM and Robinsons malls in Luzon provide relief support and temporary shelter to stranded individuals affected by habagat.

Work at the House of Representatives on July 22, has been suspended due to the continuous heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon

The number of people affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and habagat exceeded 1.2 million individuals as of Monday evening – DSWD.

MARIKINA RIVER REACHES THIRD ALARM

JUST IN: Marikina River is now under third alarm as the water level reaches 18 meters as of 10:08 p.m. on Monday, July 21, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. | 📷: Marikina PIO

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Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon are expected to experience flooding under red, orange, and yellow rainfall warning

Several parts of  the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) are not passable to all types of vehicles by Monday evening due to flooding.

A second low pressure area (LPA) has formed inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday afternoon, state meteorologists said.

Records also showed that the water level underneath Kalaklan Bridge was at 2.4 meters or at a warning level.

UPDATE: Marikina River remains in second alarm as the water level goes up to 17.9 meters as of 9:20 p.m. on Monday, July 21, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. | 📷: Marikina PIO

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UPDATE: Marikina River is still in second alarm as the water level reaches 17.5 meters as of 7:20 p.m. on Monday, July 21, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. | 📷: Marikina PIO

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Glen Francisco Trejero, 30, a fisherman from Barangay Old Sagay, Sagay City, was first reported missing at sea on Thursday.

He said his firsthand experience in local governance as long-time governor of Cavite makes him an effective decision-maker during calamities.

LOOK: Some areas in the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) are impassable to all types of vehicles as of 7:15 p.m. on Monday, July 21, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. | 📸: NLEX

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LOOK: The MMDA suspends the enforcement of the expanded number coding scheme on Tuesday, July 22, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. | 📸: MMDA

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LOOK: The following areas in the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) are not passable to all types of vehicles as of 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 21, according to the NLEx Corporation. | 📸: NLEx Corporation/Facebook via @DSampangINQ

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WATCH: Some people wade through floods along España Blvd. in Manila as of 6:50 p.m. on Monday, July 21.

In the Pagasa’s 5 p.m. heavy rainfall outlook, Metro Manila is forecast to experience heavy to intense rainfall on Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon. | @DSampangINQ

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DILG then announced that classes and government work are suspended in Metro Manila and 10 other provinces on Tuesday, July 22.

As of Sunday, Bustos Dam was at an elevation of 15.88 meters, while Ipo Dam reached 100.52m — just below its spilling level of 101.m

All residents…especially those near the river banks, are still advised to be alert for possible floodings.

According to the DILG, classes and government work are suspended on the following based on the recommendations of the OCD and Cabinet.

LOOK: Heavy rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, triggers flooding in Barangay Maligaya, Floridablaca, Pampanga, on Monday, July 21. | 📷: Brgy. Maligaya, Floridablanca/Facebook

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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

LOOK: The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is waiving overnight parking fees tonight, July 21, as inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, persists in the country. | 📷: PITX/Facebook via Elysa Cruz, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk trainee

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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

JUST IN: La Mesa Dam’s water level is now at 80.16 meters and is overflowing as of 3 p.m. on Monday, July 21, Pagasa says.

Residents in low-lying areas along the Tullahan River, including those in Quezon City, Valenzuela City, Caloocan City, Malabon, and Navotas, are advised to… pic.twitter.com/ApPyKepnJv

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

At least 1,766 families in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) were affected by Crising and the southwest monsoon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said.

WATCH: Situation at Marikina River as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21.

Authorities raised the second alarm in the river earlier today amid the continuing rain whipped up by the habagat in Metro Manila and many parts of Luzon. | 🎥: Arlene Lim, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk

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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

Many areas in Luzon experience torrential rains due to the combined effects of Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon.

Working hours in the Senate were shortened on Monday in view of the inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon or “habagat”.

WATCH: Motorists struggle to pass through a portion of Commonwealth Avenue due to heavy flooding on Monday, July 21. | 🎥: Nelson Dagodog via Liam Recacho, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk

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The Wawa Dam, located in Rizal, is nearing itscritical or overflow level on Monday afternoon due to the continued rains.

WATCH: Gutter-deep floods slow down traffic at the intersection of Escoda Street and Taft Avenue on Monday, July 21. | 📷: Austin Ignacio via Liam Recacho, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk

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JUST IN: Second alarm up over Marikina River after its water level rose to 16 meters at 1:53 p.m. on Monday, July 21. | via Marikina City Rescue 161 pic.twitter.com/Bz3f49SJ4s

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

Court operations in Metro Manila were suspended Monday afternoon due to inclement weather.

WATCH: Floods hit the expressway section connecting the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and Mindanao Avenue, causing slow-moving traffic on Monday, July 21. | 🎥: Contributed video via @KarenNgINQ

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WATCH: Flooding in EDSA-Balintawak brings traffic to a stop on Monday afternoon, July 21 | 📷: Joaqaz Perez, via Liam Recacho

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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

[WEATHER UPDATE]

Pagasa issues orange rainfall warning due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat, as of 11 a.m. on Monday, July 21, in the following areas:

-Metro Manila -Zambales -Bataan -Pampanga -Bulacan -Cavite -Batangas -Rizal

Yellow rainfall warning:

-Pangasinan -Tarlac… pic.twitter.com/ZjLWD1NlEq

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

JUST IN: Marikina River has been placed under first alarm as the water level reaches 15.3 meters. | via Marikina PIO

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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

The effects of Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon have caused P96.90 million in agricultural losses so far, the Department of Agriculture reported Monday.

LOOK: Heavy rainfall causes light to moderate flooding along Buendia-Taft in Pasay City on Monday morning, July 21. | 📽️: Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office via Elysa Cruz, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk trainee

For more stories, visit https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk pic.twitter.com/0nprpwoefc

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Marikina bore the brunt of Ondoy, which claimed more than 700 lives in Metro Manila and other regions back in September 26, 2009.

Malacañang announced the suspension of work in government and classes at all levels starting at 1 p.m. on Monday in many areas in Luzon.

WATCH: Flooding persists in parts of Regalado Highway and Mindanao Avenue in Novaliches on Monday, July 21 | 📷: Isaia Perdiguerra, via Liam Recacho

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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

The DOTr said free train rides on LRT and MRT will be available starting at noon on Monday to help commuters affected by heavy rains and flooding.

LOOK: Local authorities in Talisay, Batangas, are conducting clearing operations after inclement weather triggered a minor landslide, downed power lines, and tree obstructions on Monday, July 21. | 📷: MDRRMO Talisay/Facebook via Isaac Quiambao, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZpUM trainee… pic.twitter.com/zvRdrQAddS

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WATCH: Motorists are unable to cross a portion of the Magallanes tunnel due to severe flooding this Monday, July 21. | 📽️: Contributed video

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LOOK: Several streets in Manila are experiencing gutter-deep floods due to heavy rainfall on Monday, July 21, including España Lacson, Mabini Pedro Gil, Recto Abad Santos and Taft Padre Faura.

Kalaw Taft, Gen. Luna to Taft, Taft PGH, and Tayuman Abad Santos are experiencing… pic.twitter.com/LfUMEOs6LF

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

State meteorologists hoisted the “orange” rainfall warning in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Monday.

The La Mesa Dam located in Quezon City is nearing its spilling level as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring rain on Monday.

#WalangPasok: Afternoon classes are suspended in the following areas in NCR on Monday, July 21, due to the heavy rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon, or habagat:

-Manila -San Juan City -Parañaque -Caloocan -Taguig -Makati -Pasay -Las Piñas -Muntinlupas -Marikina -Pateros… pic.twitter.com/74g3sT0apM

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 21, 2025

Afternoon classes in several areas of the National Capital Region were suspended on Monday, July 21, due to inclement weather brought by the habagat.

The low-pressure area (LPA) off the Visayas now has a “medium” chance of developing into a tropical depression, state meteorologists said on Monday.

The number coding scheme in Metro Manila remains in effect on Monday despite heavy rains, according to the MMDA.

Heavy rainfall is expected in Metro Manila and four other provinces on Monday as the habagat continues to persist, Pagasa said in its 8:00 a.m. report.

Five people were reported dead, while seven remain missing due to the bad weather brought by Storm Crising and the habagat, the NDRRMC said on Monday morning.

Hundreds of people remain stranded at ports across the country due to inclement weather, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday.

The habagat is expected to continue bringing rain to most parts of the country, while the new LPA is unlikely to have a direct effect, Pagasa said on Monday.