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Severe flooding submerges Metro Manila

Metro Manila has gone underwater, bringing renewed attention to flood-control measures in the Philippine capital.

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Widespread urban flooding can disrupt residents, transport and essential services across the metropolitan area.

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  1. Flood control back in spotlight as Metro Manila goes underwater ↗bworldonline.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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