San Antonio de Padua Parish. Photo from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao's Facebook pageSeveral churches in the Philippine capital region were submerged in floodwater on Wednesday due to heavy monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon Carina.

On Facebook, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao, which has jurisdiction over parishes in Cubao in Quezon City, posted photos of floodwater inside the San Antonio de Padua Parish and Most Holy Redeemer Parish - Masambong.

San Antonio de Padua Parish. Photo from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao's Facebook page

Most Holy Redeemer Parish-Masambong. Photo from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao's Facebook page
Most Holy Redeemer Parish-Masambong. Photo from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao's Facebook page

Most Holy Redeemer Parish-Masambong. Photo from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao's Facebook page

Relentless rains battered northern Philippines on Wednesday, causing severe flooding throughout Metro Manila that turned streets into rivers and prompted evacuations for residents in low-lying areas.

READ: Marikina River water level reaches 18 meters, forced evacuation in effect

Earlier in the day, PAGASA issued a red warning for "torrential rains" due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat, which was further intensified by Typhoon Carina.

READ: Red rainfall warning up in Metro Manila, parts of Luzon