MMDA acting chair Don Artes says small drainage systems and improper waste disposal reduce the effectivity of flood control projects.
” MMDA acting chair Don Artes said in a press conference on Wednesday, August 2.
The cost of this project and the timeline for the water drainage system are yet to be finalized, the MMDA said. Artes said that while MMDA’s flood control projects are useful, their effectiveness is hindered by drainage systems that are either small or get blocked byThe pumping stations discharge floodwater either into the Pasig River or Manila Bay.
While Artes emphasized the need to synchronize and integrate the drainage systems of all local governments in Metro Manila, he highlighted the importance of proper waste disposal., often causing widespread flood in many areas during the wet season. Metro Manila, home to over 13.48 million people, plays a big role in the country’s economy, contributing around 36% to the Philippines’ gross domestic product
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