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.
“These blockages prevented the efficient flow of rainwater, leading to the accumulation of water in certain areas,” it said.
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
The city government said it cleared the drainage systems of debris and the floods subsided on Wednesday night.
It clarified that the floods were not due to the ongoing coastal development projects in the city.
“The floodwaters in Pasay are directed towards the outfall in the Manila Bay area, where they are properly managed.
“The Pasay coastal development project underwent a transparent and meticulous approval process to ensure compliance with government policies and regulations, taking into consideration its environmental impact to ensure responsible reclamation,” it said.
The LGU said Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led in providing resources and assistance to residents affected by the monsoon and typhoon.
It said it is committed to finding “long-term solutions” in preventing future incidents.
On Wednesday, the LGU said on Facebook that Calixto-Rubiano visited 380 affected families in evacuation centers in the city, and brought them food, beddings, toiletries and other essentials.
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