August 17, 2026, Philippines: A commuter with an umbrella stands on a tree above flood waters, as Filipinos brave torrential monsoon rains at Taft Ave, Metro Manila. Two days ago, the capital city and neighboring provinces experienced a hot and humid weather. Monsoon rain came back yesterday and persisted throughout the day with flash floods in different areas of the metropolitan. (Credit Image: © Marc Dominic Rostrata/ZUMA Press Wire) #zumapress #journalism #philippines #monsoon