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Malabon crews clear 18 sacks of debris from flood-hit creek
Cleanup efforts continued in Malabon City on Tuesday as authorities removed accumulated trash from Letre Creek in the aftermath of monsoon flooding. The operation targeted waterways clogged with debris following Monday's heavy rainfall.
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Sanitation teams in Malabon City collected 18 sacks of trash from Letre Creek in Barangay Tonsuya on Tuesday as part of ongoing cleanup operations following flooding that affected the area. The city experienced inundation up to 13 inches on Monday, August 17, triggered by the southwest monsoon system.
Authorities focused their efforts on the creek in Barangay Tonsuya, where accumulated debris contributed to drainage problems during the heavy rains. Officials did not immediately provide details on the composition of the collected waste or estimates of total debris remaining in the waterway.
The cleanup underscores longstanding concerns about waterway maintenance in Metro Manila's flood-prone areas. Clogged creeks and drainage systems have been identified as contributing factors to the severity of flooding during monsoon seasons in the region.
Officials said cleanup operations would continue along Letre Creek as part of broader efforts to improve drainage capacity and reduce flood risks for residents in Malabon City.