In the Philippines, what are the causes of flooding?

I can think of a number of ways. 1. Clogged waterways, estero, canals, etc. caused by illegal settlers near these waterways. 2. Not effective zoning / poor implementation of zoning ordinances. Example would be the house here near our place. read more

Flood inundates places in the Philippines like Manila. There are number of reasons; Poverty. Poorly disciplined people. Climate change. Stubborn citizens who kept dumping their garbage in rivers, canals, virtually every where. Slums are nestled on waterways, esteros, canals which make this a normal day-to-day scenario. read more

The floods in Philippines are normally caused by the heavy downpours in the region. The drainage system in the country is also not up to standard which causes the floods. read more

Reacting to the severe flooding in Metro Manila last Friday, Valte said Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson has identified 3 major causes: clogged waterways, old drainage system, and, the huge amount of trash generated in the metro. read more

In the Philippines, media reports have cited weeks of heavy rain brought by a cold front as the immediate cause of the massive flooding and landslides. Some Filipino bloggers have started asking more questions. read more