- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) oversees daily operations across Metro Manila.
- MMDA is leading a flood reduction campaign in Metro Manila, with Ralph Recto involved in the expansion of the program.
- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is monitoring flooding and river levels in the Marikina River.
A revived spillway project, funded by Japan, is diverting floodwaters from the Marikina River to Laguna de Bay, aiming to provide freshwater for Metro Manila and easing flooding in surrounding communities.
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Updated Aug 9
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What happened
A revived spillway project, funded by Japan, is diverting floodwaters from the Marikina River to Laguna de Bay, aiming to provide freshwater for Metro Manila and easing flooding in surrounding communities.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pollution from cement batching plants is making the waters of Laguna de Bay toxic to fish, though the lake still serves as a potable water source and fish provider.Sub-event
Revival of the Parañaque Spillway project to manage Marikina River floodwaters and secure freshwater for Metro Manila.1 source
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is monitoring flooding and river levels in the Marikina River.Also in this story
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- Marikina's relationship with the river changed, with Pampanga being affected by national disasters.
- MMDA reports flooding across Metro Manila, affecting the region as of August 1st.
Within The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) oversees daily operations across Metro Manila.
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Metro Manila
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Marikina River
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Related events
- Flooding affects nearby areas of Metro Manila, including Antipolo, due to flood control projects funded with billions.
- The government has begun planning specific flood control strategies for the capital region of Metro Manila.
- Flooding affects Bulacan, Pampanga, Metro Manila, and Bataan, prompting a proposal for a new national water agency.
- President Marcos Jr. ordered the DPWH to revisit the spillway project for flood control in Metro Manila.
- Flood mitigation projects in Metro Manila are being compared to international examples.