MMDA collects over 603 tons of trash from Metro Manila's pumping stations and flooded areas

Over 603.723 tons of trash have been recovered from pumping stations and flooded areas in Metro Manila due to Tropical Cyclone Crising and enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that 526.8 tons of garbage were collected from NCR's 71 pumping stations, while an additional 76.923 tons were accumulated from clearing operations in flooded areas.

Inspecting the Tripa de Gallina pumping station in Pasay City on Wednesday, MMDA chief Romando Artes highlighted the impact of trash on drainage efficiency and equipment damage, emphasizing the need for a master plan to upgrade Metro Manila's antiquated drainage system, which is over 50 years old.

The MMDA is conducting declogging and dredging operations in major thoroughfares and inspecting infrastructure like the Batasan Station of MRT7 to address flooding issues.

During an inspection at the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station on Tuesday, MMDA personnel collected heavy loads of garbage including old furniture, broken refrigerators, wheels, trunks of fallen trees, and other debris.

Representatives from Quezon City and San Miguel Corporation joined the inspection to propose solutions for flood mitigation.