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Public Works dep’t eyes 5,000 flood projects this year
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that over 5,000 flood mitigation projects would be implemented across the country this year.
These projects are in addition to the 5,521 flood control projects completed between July 2022 and May 2024.
DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan stated that these flood control efforts are crucial in mitigating the impact of recent heavy rains from super typhoon Carina and the monsoon season.
He added that without these government interventions, parts of Metro Manila could have experienced even more severe flooding.
Bonoan also pointed out that overpopulation and stressed drainage systems contribute to urban flooding challenges, with Metro Manila's population density at 21,000 people per square kilometer.
Lawmakers have vowed to investigate the government's flood-control projects after recent devastating floods.
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