Pasay: Flooding caused by clogged drainage

By Aric John Sy Cua

Jul 26, 2024 12:06 am

THE government of Pasay City blamed the flooding on Wednesday at the height of storm-induced monsoon rains on garbage clogging the city's drainage systems.

'After thorough investigation and assessment, we have identified that the primary cause of the flooding was the clogging of drainage systems by truckloads of garbage, as well as fallen branches and leaves from trees situated along the main thoroughfares,' the city said in a statement Thursday.

Residents of Barangay Malanday in Marikina City clean and sort their mud-covered belongings on July 25, 2024, a day after their homes were submerged in flood waters caused by the monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon 'Carina.' PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

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