By Ferdinand Patinio
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) on Saturday reported that more than 4,500 cubic meters of drainage have been declogged.
In a social media post, the DPWH said that as of the third week of March, 99.5 percent, or more than 4,584.47 cubic meters, of drainage in 48 locations have undergone declogging.
It added that 15.95 percent, or more than 28,008.28 cubic meters, of waterways in 31 areas have been desilted.
Steps underway include cleaning esteros, dredging and hauling spoils, declogging and cleaning drainage inlets and laterals, manually declogging drainage lines, as well as desilting waterways.
The DPWH said these activities, under “Oplan Kontra Baha,” were in accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the proper flow of water on Metro Manila’s major roads.
Oplan Kontra Baha is held weekly to make communities in the NCR safer and better. (Ferdinand Patinio/PNA)
