Floods submerge streets, highways in Philippines

A vehicle braves through floodwaters in Makati City, the Philippines, on Sept. 12, 2017. Floods caused by a tropical storm submerged many streets and highways in the Philippines on Tuesday, prompting the government to close schools and suspend work in Metro Manila and the affected provinces.

Residents use a plastic boat to wade through floodwaters in Makati City, the Philippines.

Residents wade through flood in Makati City, the Philippines.

Residents wade through flood in Makati City, the Philippines.

Residents watch the flood by street in Makati City, the Philippines.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)