This is the dramatic moment floods submerged busy roads amid heavy rain in the Philippines.

Motorists experienced waterlogged streets as a nearby river overflowed in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Footage captured by Winsleth Carpo shows vehicles cautiously making their way through murky waters while traffic enforcers clear debris stranded in the middle of the road on July 1.

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 systems, and rapid urbanisation make it especially vulnerable to flooding.

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