MRT-7 construction a factor in flooding in Commonwealth: MMDA
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MRT-7 construction a factor in flooding in Commonwealth: MMDA
Heavy rainfall hits Commonwealth Ave in Quezon City on April 22, 2020 amid the enhanced community quarantine. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Heavy rainfall hits Commonwealth Ave in Quezon City on April 22, 2020 amid the enhanced community quarantine. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a site inspection at the MRT-7 Batasan Station along Commonwealth Avenue on Wednesday, following recent flooding incidents in the area.
MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a site inspection at the MRT-7 Batasan Station along Commonwealth Avenue on Wednesday, following recent flooding incidents in the area.
According to Rodel Oroña, Officer-in-Charge of the First District Flood Control Operation in Quezon City, their recent inspection revealed factors that may have caused the unusual flooding in the area.
According to Rodel Oroña, Officer-in-Charge of the First District Flood Control Operation in Quezon City, their recent inspection revealed factors that may have caused the unusual flooding in the area.
"Nung nakaraan po kasi bumaha po dito, which is normally hindi po binabaha itong area na 'to. Sa inspection po namin, 'yung poste ng MRT, nakaharang po sa mga inlet and then 'yung mga steel grating po doon sa may palengke banda ay natakpan din po ng mga basura," Oroña said.
"Nung nakaraan po kasi bumaha po dito, which is normally hindi po binabaha itong area na 'to. Sa inspection po namin, 'yung poste ng MRT, nakaharang po sa mga inlet and then 'yung mga steel grating po doon sa may palengke banda ay natakpan din po ng mga basura," Oroña said.
MMDA Engineering IV Officer Danneedee Bobadilla said they will request additional water outlets under the MRT-7 structure.
MMDA Engineering IV Officer Danneedee Bobadilla said they will request additional water outlets under the MRT-7 structure.
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"Para mabilis 'yung pagbaba ng tubig dito, magre-request kami na magdagdag ng additional outlet ng tubig 'yung mga inlet diyan sa mga gutter nakita naman natin na limited lang kung saan pumapasok 'yung tubig so magre-request tayo sa ilalim po ng MRT station na magdagdag sila ng additional outlet po," Bobadilla said.
"Para mabilis 'yung pagbaba ng tubig dito, magre-request kami na magdagdag ng additional outlet ng tubig 'yung mga inlet diyan sa mga gutter nakita naman natin na limited lang kung saan pumapasok 'yung tubig so magre-request tayo sa ilalim po ng MRT station na magdagdag sila ng additional outlet po," Bobadilla said.
They said the matter will also be discussed with various agencies to find possible solutions to the problems.
They said the matter will also be discussed with various agencies to find possible solutions to the problems.
In a press release on Wednesday, the MMDA said that based on the assessment of its Flood Control and Sewerage Management Office, the ongoing construction of MRT-7 has contributed to recent traffic congestion along Commonwealth Avenue following heavy rains and flooding.
In a press release on Wednesday, the MMDA said that based on the assessment of its Flood Control and Sewerage Management Office, the ongoing construction of MRT-7 has contributed to recent traffic congestion along Commonwealth Avenue following heavy rains and flooding.
A manhole was also built directly above existing drainage pipe culverts, while a footing wall from the construction may have partially obstructed the water flow.
A manhole was also built directly above existing drainage pipe culverts, while a footing wall from the construction may have partially obstructed the water flow.
The agency added that MRT-7 columns are limiting access for regular drainage maintenance. Potholes and damaged drainage inlets were also observed in the area.
The agency added that MRT-7 columns are limiting access for regular drainage maintenance. Potholes and damaged drainage inlets were also observed in the area.
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