This is the dramatic moment an irrigation canal overflowed, sending a surging flood into homes.

Locals experienced flooding after the waterway breached its banks due to continuous heavy rainfall in Sarangani, the Philippines.

Footage captured by Sam Caballos shows the water channel spilling over the area, with accumulated water gushing toward nearby stores and residential neighborhoods on July 6.

Motorists can be seen struggling to wade through the flooded streets, while other locals took the opportunity to shower in the rain.

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.