This is the dramatic moment parked motorcycles were submerged in floodwater following heavy rain in the Philippines.

Footage captured by Cheska shows locals wading through the deluge, with several motorcycles engulfed by the waters in Cebu City on July 16.

Cheska said: 'I went to a thrift store with my cousin, and the sky was incredibly dark at that time. While we were inside, it suddenly started raining heavily, and when we went outside, there was massive flooding.

'We had no idea there were motorcycles there until we saw some men trying to lift them up. The water was filthy, and so many motorcycles had toppled over.'

Heavy rain battered the region on Wednesday afternoon, following the passage of a tropical depression and the onset of the southwest monsoon.

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.