MMDA flags trash clogging pumping stations; urges proper waste management

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday raised alarm over garbage that clogged pumping stations, which may cause flooding in the metropolis amid tropical storm Dante.

According to Mariz Umali's report over "24 Oras," MMDA chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. inspected the Tripa de Gallina pumping station in Pasay, wherein two of eight machines were not working due to clogged items found in the filter.

If the pumping stations are not fixed, flooding may also be experienced in Makati City, Abalos warned.

"These machines need to keep working, if not, there will be flood waters that could reach Makati City," he said, in Filipino.

In the television report, the Pasay government would collect about seven trucks of garbage per day.

The MMDA chairman also urged the public to segregate their waste as thousands of face shields, face masks and personal protective equipment are being collected and could damage pumping stations.—Consuelo Marquez/LDF, GMA News