A house was swept into an overflowing estuary as monsoon battered southern Philippines.

Footage shows the homes made of wood and metal sheets tilting on their sides as the deluge had weakened the soil below in Zamboanga City on July 12.

The residents could only watch as one of the structures was carried away by currents into the sea.

Despite losing their home, the owners were safe as they promptly evacuated when the water rose. The affected families were staying in evacuation centres after the incident.

Neighbour Jhie said: ‘I felt sorry for those who lost their homes.'

The Philippines and neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia are at the start of their annual monsoon rainy season which sees soaring temperatures followed by powerful rain storms. The rudimentary infrastructure often struggles with the deluge, leading to widespread flash floods.