Frequent Flooding
Flooding has become a regular part of life in many Philippine cities, but climate change is making it worse. Heavier rains and more frequent, intense typhoons now overwhelm drainage systems quickly, turning streets and neighborhoods into deep, long-lasting floods.
For communities, this means lost income when people cannot get to work, schools closing or turning into evacuation centers, and higher health risks from dirty water and disease. Homes and belongings are repeatedly damaged, especially in low-lying and informal settlements, and people live with constant uncertainty during the rainy and typhoon seasons.
Local governments should upgrade drainage systems, dredge rivers and canals, and improve early warning systems. Communities can organize clean‑ups and disaster response teams, while households can raise floors, protect appliances, and prepare emergency supplies. These everyday adjustments, combined with stronger formal measures, could help communities better adapt to climate change-driven flooding.