floods

President Aquino not spared from Thursday’s rain-induced traffic

Moderate to heavy rains on Thursday afternoon took their usual toll on Metro Manila traffic. Streets were flooded gutter deep after only a few minutes of rain, and traffic soon clogged up on major thoroughfares, particularly EDSA.…

Filipino driver killed in crash in flooded Saudi street

MANILA, Philippines – A 40-year-old Filipino truck driver was killed in a vehicular accident in Saudi Arabia caused by rare flash floods, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. Two Filipino passengers who were with the…

After the ‘Flood’

Thanks to the recent typhoons, the reality of flooded streets and highways are once again upon us. As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. Monitor weather conditions and follow advice from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…

How to spot a flood-damaged vehicle

Another caveat is that car-damaged vehicles may be repaired and presented as never having been flooded. Here are some ways to spot a water-damaged vehicle:…