'Carmageddon' hits Metro Manila on rainy 'Payday Friday'

Thousands of Metro Manila commuters and motorists were caught in the "Payday Friday" traffic aggravated by heavy rains.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said parts of EDSA were flooded during the rush hour on Friday, which contributed to the gridlock that plagued the capital region.

FLOOD ALERT as of 5:09 PM. #mmda #teamMMDA pic.twitter.com/nRFahXSFeH

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 30, 2017

Aside from the "Payday Friday" rush and flooding, multipla collisions in some parts of the metro also contributed to the horrendous traffic.

MMDA ALERT: Multiple collision at Commonwealth-Riverside WB involving PUJ, Car and AUV as of 5:39 PM. 2 lanes occupied.

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 30, 2017

MMDA ALERT: Multiple collision at C5-Katipunan SB after F/O involving 2 SUV and AUV as of 6:15 PM. 1 lane occupied. #mmda

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 30, 2017

MMDA ALERT: Vehicular accident at EDSA-Ortigas NB involving 2 buses as of 8:30 PM. 1 lane occupied. MMDA enforcer on site. #mmda

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 30, 2017

The MMDA also reported heavy traffic at C5-Katipunan as late as 11:45 p.m.

Traffic view of C5 Katipunan SB as of 11:45 PM. #mmda pic.twitter.com/yxZIjdCiUv

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 30, 2017

—ALG, GMA News