Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
Summary
Heavy rains and tropical storms caused flooding and landslides in the northern Philippines, especially on the main island of Luzon. At least 16 people died, and workers collected large amounts of rubbish from a river in Manila, where the floods washed waste downstream.Key Facts
- The rain lasted nine days and was as much as a whole month’s usual rainfall in some places.
- The storms led to flooding in Manila, the capital city.
- Schools and government offices were closed because of the heavy rain and flooding.
- At least 16 people died from floods, landslides, and related accidents.
- Workers collected garbage from a river filled with rubbish caused by the storms.
- The events mainly affected Luzon, the Philippines’ main island.
- The floods and storms were intensified by tropical weather patterns.
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