MMDA lists flood-prone areas identified in Metro Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has identified several flood-prone areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) that the public should avoid, especially during peak hours and heavy downpours.

With approximately 20 tropical cyclones entering the country each year, the MMDA also reminds the public to heed the warnings and take all precautions to protect their health and ensure their safety during adverse weather conditions.

Some of the major flood prone areas identified in the metropolis are:

– Taft Avenue and Espana Boulevard in Manila

– Araneta Avenue and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue near Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City

– Maysilo Circle in Mandaluyong City

Other areas prone to flooding are located in different cities:

– JP Rizal Street in Barangay Tañong and San Agustin, Gen Street. Luna in Barangay Concepcion-Ibaba in Malabon City

– Naval Street, Barangay Sipac Almacen, Gen Street. Pascual, C-3 Road and Sampaguita Street in Barangay Tanza Uno in Navotas City

– Susano Road, Dagat-Dagatan Avenue, Boni Serano Avenue, A. Mabini Street, Macarthur Highway in Caloocan City

– Santiago Street, MH Del Pilar Street and Karuhatan Road in Valenzuela City

Flood-prone areas in southern Metro Manila include:

– EDSA -Taft Avenue, Roxas Boulevard and Buendia Avenue in Pasay City

– Washington Street, Pasong Tamo and South Super Highway Faraday corner in Makati City

– Tionquiao Road near Samuel Street and A Canaynay, Real Street from Alabang-Zapote Road towards Casimiro – Kantarilla Creek and Gatchalian Avenue in Las Piñas Town

– National Highway near City Hall and JPA Subdivision in Muntinlupa City

– West Service Road, Canaynay Road and Sucat Avenue in Parañaque City

MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said his agency is implementing flood mitigation programs in these areas with the help of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and local government units.

In the event that the pumping stations are insufficient, the MMDA will open the gates of the Manila Bay Sewage Plant as necessary to allow floodwaters to flow freely and recede quickly in the flooded areas.

The MMDA also called on the population to stop throwing garbage in the streets, especially during the rainy season. Waste includes plastic bags, Styrofoam, plastic cups and food scraps.

Artes stressed the importance of good waste management to avoid massive flooding.