This is the dramatic moment a flash flood surged through homes in the Philippines.

Footage shows raging brown waters rapidly inundating a street in Antique on July 17, following an intense downpour.

One panicked resident was seen hurriedly starting his motorcycle and moving it away from the deluge.

A tropical depression combined with the southwest monsoon triggered intense downpours across the area.

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.