Flooding along Taft Avenue in Manila caused heavy traffic and inconvenience to pedestrians on Monday, July 21.

Despite earlier preparations by the local government, gutter-deep floodwaters remained along Taft Avenue and España Boulevard even after the rains had stopped.

Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso conducted an on-site inspection to assess the situation and oversee the city's response.

Traffic enforcers were deployed along major intersections to manage vehicle buildup and ensure pedestrian safety.

To assist those on foot, wooden planks or pala-pala were laid across flooded portions of the road, allowing pedestrians to cross without stepping directly into the water.

Children seen playing in the floodwaters were called out by the mayor and urged to return home due to health and safety risks.

Street vendors were also reminded to dispose of their trash properly, as garbage blocking drainage systems remains one of the main contributors to persistent urban flooding.

Clean-up, declogging operations, and tree-trimming efforts continued throughout the day.

Fire trucks were also deployed to pump out floodwater from severely affected areas to speed up drainage and ease traffic congestion.

The Manila city government said it continues to monitor affected areas and urges the public to cooperate with safety measures and proper waste disposal to help prevent future flooding.

Meanwhile, Domagoso also visited the Park 'n Ride Building in Lawton, where he checked several ambulances owned by the city government that have long been unused and left idle.

The inspection aimed to determine the condition of these emergency vehicles and assess how they could be restored for future use.