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EDSA Meeting the Waves: Buses Join the Flood Odyssey!

Metro Manila’s EDSA takes a twist as buses tackle the flooding! What’s next? Surfboards on the road?

As if rush hour traffic wasn't chaotic enough, Metro Manila found itself engulfed in a watery predicament this Wednesday due to the relentless pounding of the enhanced Southwest Monsoon. Streets turned into rivers, leaving many motorists stranded and commuters scrambling for alternative means of transportation. To tackle this inundation, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) made a daring decision: they opened up EDSA for buses. Talk about making a splash!

With the floods making it impossible for regular vehicles to navigate the roads, the MMDA quickly recognized that public transport was essential to ensure that people could still reach their destinations. Buses became the lifeline in a city overwhelmed by water, allowing stranded passengers to flood their way back home. And as crowds huddled under makeshift shelters, buses zoomed by, splashing through puddles like extra-large speedboats on an extreme adventure. Who knew commuting could double as an aquatic sport?

However, it wasn’t just about keeping commuters moving — it was also about safety. The MMDA worked closely with local authorities to monitor the condition of the roads, ensure the buses were well-equipped for the rising tide, and help prioritize routes that were less affected by the floods. Meanwhile, passengers had a front-row seat to a spectacle as they rode the waves of Metro Manila on their daily bus commute!

In a twist of fate, while the monsoon rains brought chaos, they also reminded everyone about the resilience and sense of community that emerges during such challenging times. Filipinos have a knack for finding humor amidst adversity, and this situation was no exception. Metro Manila has seen its fair share of floods, but this one will surely go down in the books as a memorable ride through the submerged streets of the city!

Did you know that Metro Manila is one of the most flood-prone areas in the Philippines? It’s also home to EDSA, which stretches for 23.8 kilometers and serves as the main thoroughfare for the metropolis. The dedication to improving drainage systems and infrastructure continues so that future floods can be met with better preparedness.

And as we all sit on our high (dry) horses watching the floods with a hint of concern, let’s remember: every cloud has a silver lining, or in this case, every flood may bring a fun stories to tell afterward! Maybe we can start planning those bus surfing championships next!