Marcos blames climate change, trash for Metro Manila floods

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., during an inspection on Thursday, July 25, blamed climate change and improper trash disposal for severe flooding in Metro Manila.

Marcos emphasized that despite having more flood control measures now than before, the effects of climate change have exacerbated the situation, with Typhoon Carina causing heavy downpour across most parts of the country, including Metro Manila.

He highlighted that garbage blocked pump stations in Valenzuela and Navotas, reducing their effectiveness in managing water flow away from flood-prone areas; Navotas has 81 pumping stations while Valenzuela has 32.

The President urged Filipinos to properly dispose of trash to keep drainage systems free from clogging and prevent flooding, particularly in the National Capital Region.

A report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council indicated that July's bad weather caused 13 landslides, forced over 600,000 individuals to evacuate, and resulted in 14 deaths nationwide.