Schools and government offices remained closed as floodwaters submerged low-lying areas, with rescue teams working to locate the missing individuals.
Nearby cities, including Quezon, Pasig, and Caloocan, saw an additional 44,000 people forced to seek shelter.
The river reached 18 metres (59 feet), worsening the flooding.
“Their car was recovered last night. The rescue operation is continuing, but as of today, they haven’t found either of them,“ said John Paul Nietes, an emergency operations supervisor.
Floodwaters began receding Tuesday afternoon, but many residents remain unable to return home.
The Philippine weather service forecasts continued rain through the week.
“This is hard, because if the rain will continue... the river will swell,“ said Avelina Lumangtad, a 61-year-old street sweeper in Manila.
“The floods are dangerous.” – AFP
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