AT least 11 cars were submerged in water after a sudden heavy downpour surprised Baguio City residents on Holy Wednesday at the City Camp Lagoon.
The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said on Maundy Thursday that 11 cars were directly submerged and four of them were immediately removed by their owners.
Only three remained as of 1 p.m. and they will be towed by the City Engineering Office within the day.
According to the city government, improper waste disposal caused the drainage to be clogged during the downpour.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong called for an investigation on why these vehicles were allowed to park on the waterway.
Magalong reminded the people to dispose their garbage properly to avoid these incidents. “We must dispose our garbage properly to avoid clogging our canals and to prevent flooding. Let us all cooperate for a clean and orderly city.”
He said it should serve as a “compelling lesson on the importance of proper trash disposal.”
Magalog said the city government has time and again reminded that improperly discarded waste can lead to clogged drainage systems and exacerbate flooding and environmental hazards.
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