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DENR clears over 1,200 sacks of waste from Metro Manila waterways
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has collected 1,255 sacks of garbage from 27 clogged waterways across the National Capital Region following monsoon-triggered flooding. The cleanup effort focused on removing debris blockages that exacerbated inundation in the metro.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recovered 1,255 sacks of accumulated garbage from 27 waterways across Metro Manila in the wake of severe flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as the "habagat."
The cleanup initiative targeted drainage systems and waterways that had become congested with waste, contributing to the severity of recent flooding across the National Capital Region. DENR personnel worked to clear these blockages from multiple sites throughout the metro area as part of broader disaster response efforts.
Environmental officials emphasized that removing debris obstructions from waterways is critical to reducing flood risk and improving drainage capacity during heavy rainfall events. The agency's operations highlighted the ongoing challenge of waste management in urban waterways, where accumulated garbage regularly impedes water flow during monsoon season.
The DENR's collection efforts underscored the connection between solid waste accumulation and increased flooding vulnerability in metropolitan areas. Officials have not disclosed specific locations of the 27 waterways targeted in the cleanup operation.