A ty news described the floodng at Quezon City last Saturday which seemed to be perennial
and master plan has yet to be completed in 2023, with NDRRMC notwithstanding
The usual causes were mentioned: clogged drainage due to solid waste improper disposal,
residential areas in flood prone areas. (river banks which are clearly in violation even of SC Mandamus
of 2008 - largely ignored and disobeyed?)
Despite QC being a high ground, many areas are flood prone, what with many man made structure.
As early as the 70s how water can rise rapidly in such low lying street like Mayon. Water rose up to tire level in matter of 5 minutes. There are catchment watershed areas which gather water fast.
We are sure that scientists and planners have data on waterflow at QC and can have computer model to predict flood rise with the following data: rainfall, rate of flow (as affected by clogged waterway affect
water rise.
Thus infrastructures: flood control infrastructures as impounding ponds (the idea is to slow down the flow) biological intervention (trees) can be set up; stricter rules on garbage disposal especially along waterways. (with severe penalties. Note how a barangay captain threatened to have the residents eat the waste they dispose of improperly)
And the relocation. Why has City Hall allowed the construction of shelters along the waterways. What happened to the SC mandamus. Why are the LGUs afraid to relocate the illegal settlers?
They affect the IRA and their votes.
We have to have backbones to minimize death and destruction from yearly floods It does seem we are serious about this. We always want to expend the calamity fund. A flood free environment would: lessen the calamity fund utilization, and dependence of electorate on the politicians.
