Flooding in Metro Manila

Filipinos residing near Tumana river in the city of Marikina wade through mud-stricken water to head back to their houses after flood waters subside. Weeks of heavy rainfall leaves thousands of people stranded, homeless, and without power.

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Flooding in Metro Manila

After two weeks of heavy rain, Metro Manila wakes to find the city virtually submerged in water. Though no storm warnings were issued, unusual rainfall reminiscent of Typhoon Ketsana in 2009, leaves more than 800,000 people stranded, homeless, and without power. Developing countries like the Philippines are considered the most vulnerable and least prepared to face the effects of climate change. Climate experts say that unless decisive solutions are immediately put on the table, the worst is yet to come.

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Unique identifier: GP04748

Type: Image

Shoot date: 08/08/2012

Locations: Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia

Size: 1993px × 3000px 1.86 MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)