A significant amount of improperly disposed garbage caused flooding in several areas in the National Capital Region amid the heavy rains on Saturday, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

“Talaga namang sangkaterbang basura ang nakuha despite na continuous ang ating paglilinis sa mga daluyan ng tubig. Ganun pa rin, marami pa rin tayong nakukuha,” Lipana said on Super Radyo dzBB. (We obtained a huge amount of garbage despite the continuous cleaning of storm gutters.)