This is the dramatic moment a storm lashed roads and triggered flash floods in Manila.

Locals were stranded on an overpass as heavy downpour battered the Philippine capital on June 23 afternoon.

Footage captured by Cyril Piernas shows men seeking shelter in a covered pedestrian footbridge, enduring strong gusts of wind and intense rainfall in Commonwealth.

Meanwhile, vehicles cross through the waterlogged highway below.

The Philippines and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries are entering their annual monsoon season, marked by soaring temperatures followed by intense rainstorms.

The region's low-lying geography, inadequate drainage, and rapid urbanisation make it vulnerable to flooding.

Limited infrastructure struggles to handle the heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread flash floods.