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Metro Manila cleanup nets over 1,200 sacks of flood debris
Heavy rains and flooding across the National Capital Region have left waterways clogged with waste, prompting environmental authorities to launch intensive cleanup operations. Teams have already recovered more than 1,255 sacks of garbage from 27 sites across Metro Manila.
LSN Philippines ·
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) mobilized cleanup crews following Monday's severe weather that inundated Metro Manila and its surrounding areas. Waterways throughout the capital became choked with accumulated waste as floodwaters receded, creating an urgent environmental concern for the densely populated region.
DENR-NCR teams worked across multiple cleanup sites to remove the debris clogging Manila's waterway system. The 1,255 sacks of garbage collected represent the initial phase of restoration efforts targeting 27 locations, including major esteros and drainage channels that serve as critical flood management infrastructure.
The intensive collection operations underscore the ongoing challenge of waste management in Metro Manila's waterways. Environmental officials have prioritized clearing drainage systems to prevent future flooding and maintain water quality across the region. The cleanup efforts are expected to continue as teams assess the full extent of damage and debris accumulation from the flooding event.
The DENR-NCR has not announced specific timelines for completing the comprehensive cleanup of all affected waterways, though the agency indicated that operations would be sustained until all major sites are restored to functional condition.