Why Philippines' Capital Manila Is Sinking

Manila is sinking fast, with simulations showing that Manila City could sink by 2 metres in just 40 years, by 2060. The sea level at Manila bay is also rising 4x faster than the rest of the world.

The problem is caused by overpopulation and the over extraction of groundwater. Despite the government’s imposition of a moratorium, illegal extraction carried on.

The Global Peace Index 2019 showed that the Philippines is the most susceptible to hazards brought about by climate change. Just last Christmas in 2019, typhoon Phanfone swept through the Philippines, killing 50 and injuring over 300 people.

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