Dramatic footage shows water cascading over the side of mountains after a storm drain overflowed following heavy rain in the Philippines.

The powerful torrent of water came from a small village on the hills of San Mateo in Rizal, Philippines on August 12.

Residents had to flee for their lives after their homes were hit by the deluge, which had spilled over from the hamlet's storm drainage system.

Dramatic footage shows water cascading over the side of mountains after a storm drain overflowed following heavy rain in the Philippines.

The powerful torrent of water came from a small village on the hills in San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines on August 12. Residents had to flee for their lives after their homes were hit by the deluge, which had spilled over from the hamlet's storm drainage system.

Philippines capital region Metro Manila on red alert as thousands evacuated their homes because of flooding as high as 15 feet over the weekend.

Tropical Storm Karding (Yagi) alreadt left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning, August 11, but the steady flow of rain continued because of the southwest monsoon until August 13.

18 evacuation centers are set up as a response to the 4,736 families or about 21,103 individuals who are affected by the Marikina River overlow alone.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on August 12 raised red alert status on the region's affected areas including towns near the Marikina and Pasig rivers.

A red alert status means that all NDRRMC personnel must be on duty 24/7 to respond to calamities.

"There are no reported casualties yet. I hope it stays that way. The storm surge" says Edgar Posadas, NDRRMC spokesperson.