Incredible images in the Philippines: Tons of garbage clogged rivers and canals - Cleanup crews battle to clear them

Heavy monsoonal rains and two tropical cyclones have caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, impacting over 500,000 people and displacing 98,000 residents. In Parañaque, cleanup crews are working under hazardous conditions to clear tons of debris blocking waterways, highlighting chronic waste management issues. Tragically, the storms have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with mountainous regions receiving record-breaking rainfall that far exceeds average monthly levels, further straining infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.